Caption

Denarius, 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; in her outstretched right hand she holds Victoria, in her left a spear, inscription IMP V - I - COS III. Iconography: personifications, gorgoneion, Roma (personification), shields, Victoria (attribute), spears. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_156

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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 outstretched right hand holds Victoria spear inscription IMP V - I - COS III Iconography personifications Roma personification shields Victoria attribute spears Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180 degrees round irregularly edged metallic object worn surface showing faint raised central relief seated human- figure surrounded shallow impressed marks decorative ridges object displays metallic silver-gray color areas darker gray shadowing lighter gray highlights small scratches nicks rim.