Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS - AVG TR PX, II'; reverse: Victoria walking left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a trophy in her left, inscription 'CT AVG - COS III'; dated 169–170; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; materials: (implied silver); diameter 17.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.42 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_091

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs - Avg Tr Px Ii reverse Victoria walking left holding wreath right hand trophy left Ct Avg - Cos Iii dated 169–170 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin materials implied silver diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 2.42 g axis 180 degrees round worn object resembling uneven textured surface shades gray dark gray showing areas lighter gray wear faint raised relief suggesting profile surrounding shapes irregular edge subtle shadowing white background.