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 3.10 g; diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_098

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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 emperor priestly attire stands left holding patera tripod next lies bull Vota Sol - Decenn episode COS III 170–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver weight 3.10 g diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm axis 0° small round metallic object worn relief portrait profile centered white background object silver-gray areas darker gray patina subtle brownish spots edge irregular slightly chipped relief curly hair beard right surrounded raised border decorative rim.