Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXV'; reverse: the emperor in priestly attire stands left, holding a patera above a tripod with a bull lying beside it, legend 'A SVSCE - P DECENN II'; type: COS III; date: 170–171; Roman Empire; Rome; coin; weight 2.60 g; diameter ~16–17 mm; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_100

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Emperor 161–180 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend M Antoninvs - Avg Tr P Xxv reverse emperor priestly attire stands left holding patera tripod bull lying beside Svsce - P Decenn Ii type Cos Iii date 170–171 Roman Empire Rome coin weight 2.60 g diameter ~16–17 mm axis 0° round metallic coin worn relief profile bearded man showing facial features hair texture coin surface shiny slightly tarnished irregular edges small dents visible colors silver gray darker gray tones.