Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180). 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 with a bull beside it, legend 'VOTA SOL - DECENN'. Episode COS III, 170–171. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_099

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Imp M Antoninvs - Avg Tr P Xxv Reverse emperor priestly attire stands left holding patera tripod bull beside Vota Sol - Decenn Episode COS III 170–171 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 0° round metallic object worn surface shades silver gray sits white background object raised outline standing human figure sideways arm extended arm side small raised shape near figure’s extended hand raised irregular marks edge.