Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius — obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend IMP M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV; reverse: the emperor in priestly attire stands left, holding a patera above a tripod, next to which lies a bull, legend VOTA SOL · DECENN (episode COS III, 170–171). Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; silver; weight 3.09 g; diameters 17.0–17.5 mm; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_096

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend IMP M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV reverse priestly attire stands left holding patera tripod next lies bull legend VOTA SOL · DECENN episode COS III 170–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver weight 3.09 g diameters 17.0–17.5 mm axis 0° round metallic object raised profile person side view showing facial features stylized hair beard surface worn uneven edges shallow indentations object mainly silver-gray darker gray areas recessed parts subtle lighter highlights raised areas sits isolated white background.