Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right; inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG' and 'RP XXV' all around. Reverse: Minerva walking right, holding a spear in her raised right hand and a shield in her left; inscription 'C OS I II' all around. Date: 170–171. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_111

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs Avg Rp Xxv Reverse Minerva walking holding spear raised right hand shield left C Os I Ii Date 170–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 0° round metallic object worn relief portrait profile showing facial features beard textured edges irregular surface object primarily silver-gray subtle darker gray shadows tiny areas slightly bluish greenish discoloration set plain white background.