Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 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, legend C O - S - II all around. Date: 170–171. 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

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LZT26A71_103

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M ANTONINVS Rpx V Reverse Jupiter seated throne left holding thunderbolt right hand scepter legend C O - S - II Date 170–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.15 g diameter 18.0–18.5 mm axis 180° worn round metal coin dark gray brown patina showing uneven edges small missing section coin surface features raised indistinct depiction seated figure surrounding low-relief shapes areas lighter darker shading across metal.