Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG'; reverse: Minerva walking right, holding a spear in her raised right hand and a shield in her left, inscriptions around; date 170–171 CE; Roman Empire, Rome; coin (silver), diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_112

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs Avg reverse Minerva walking holding spear raised right hand shield left inscriptions date 170–171 CE Roman Empire Rome coin silver diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 0° worn circular metal object irregular edge showing low-relief human- figure standing facing sideways surrounded several shallow circular marks textured surface details colors visible include shades gray darker gray patina.