Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 171–172. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - TR P XXVI. Reverse: Roma seated on a shield decorated with the head of Medusa (gorgoneion) to the left, holding Victoria in her outstretched right hand and a spear in her left, inscription IMP V - I - COS III. Iconography: personifications, gorgoneion, Roma, shields, Victoria, spears. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_155

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 171–172 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - TR P XXVI Reverse Roma seated shield decorated head Medusa gorgoneion left holding Victoria outstretched right hand spear inscription IMP V - I - COS III Iconography personifications Roma shields Victoria spears Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° single worn metallic coin sits white background showing raised profile bearded person relief textured hair laurel headband coin irregular round shape dents worn edges surface patina varied shading silver gray tones.