Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius — head of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath facing right with inscription 'IMP M ANTONINVS AVG'; reverse: wreath with central four-line inscription 'PR M / DECEN / NALES / COS I' (commemorating decennalia); dated 170–171 CE; Roman Empire; Rome; silver coin (denarius); diameter ~15–18 mm; weight 2.50 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_120

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius head laurel wreath facing right inscription Imp M Antoninvs Avg reverse wreath central four-line inscription Pr M Decen Nales Cos I commemorating decennalia dated 170–171 CE Roman Empire Rome silver coin denarius diameter ~15–18 mm weight 2.50 g axis 180° roughly round worn metallic coin irregular edge sits white background coin's surface mostly silver-gray darker gray faint brownish areas showing shallow raised indented shapes form central pattern surrounding rim small chipped area side.