Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription NTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVI. Reverse: Roma seated on a shield decorated with the head of Medusa (gorgoneion) to the left; in her outstretched right hand she holds Victoria, in her left a spear, inscription IMP VI - COS III. Iconography includes gorgoneion, personifications (Roma, Victoria), shields, spears. Date: 171–172. Culture: Roman Empire. Material/object type: coin (denarius). Diameter: 17.0–17.5 mm. Weight: 3.55 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_153

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription NTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVI Reverse Roma seated shield decorated head Medusa gorgoneion left outstretched right hand holds Victoria spear inscription IMP VI - COS III Iconography includes personifications Roma Victoria shields spears Date 171–172 Culture Roman Empire Material object type coin denarius Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm Weight 3.55 g Axis 180 degrees round metallic object raised profile bearded figure relief shown facing surface textured wear shallow indentations rim irregular slightly uneven surrounding figure faint raised marks following coin's edge visible colors include silver light gray darker gray tones.