Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), ca. COS III, 170–171. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription IMP M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV. Reverse: The emperor in priestly attire stands left, holding a patera above a tripod, next to a bull; inscription VOTA SOL – DECENN. Roman Empire, bronze/silver coin; diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.09 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_097

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 ca Cos Iii 170–171 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription IMP M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV Reverse emperor priestly attire stands left holding patera tripod next bull inscription VOTA SOL – DECENN Roman Empire bronze silver coin diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.09 g axis 0° round metallic object worn surface showing raised relief standing human figure center figure arm extended draped clothing object uneven rim irregular edge faint raised decorative marks perimeter visible colors silvery gray darker gray shadows slight areas muted brownish-gray patina.