Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius — 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, in his right hand holds a patera above a tripod, next to which lies a bull, legend 'A SVSCE - P DECENN II'; COS III, 170–171; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.6 g; diameter 16.0–17.0 mm; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_101

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

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 right hand holds patera tripod next lies bull Svsce - P Decenn Ii Cos Iii 170–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.6 g diameter 16.0–17.0 mm axis 0° roughly circular metallic object uneven slightly irregular edge showing raised worn design standing human- figure center surface varied texture scratches shallow indentations faint darker marks visible colors silver-gray small areas darker gray tiny spot reddish-purple background plain white.