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 all around. 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 all around. Iconography: gorgoneion, personifications (Roma, Victoria), shields, spears. Date: 171–172. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: 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_154

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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 personifications Roma Victoria shields spears Date 171–172 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.55 g axis 180 degrees single round metallic object worn slightly irregular edge sits white background mostly gray areas lighter darker gray patina faint raised relief seated figure next rounded shape textured worn surface details subtle shadows across metal.