Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 170–171. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINVS - RPX V (all around). Reverse: Jupiter seated on a throne facing left, holding a thunderbolt in his right hand and a scepter in his left, inscription C O - S - II (all around). Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.15 g; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_102

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 170–171 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS - RPX V Reverse Jupiter seated throne left holding thunderbolt right hand scepter inscription C O - S - II Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.15 g diameter 18.0–18.5 mm axis 180° worn round metallic object uneven edges small chip missing showing raised profile human head relief surface mix dark gray brownish greenish tones reddish-brown spots background white.