Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 171–172. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVI'. Reverse: Victoria walking left, holding a wreath in her outstretched right hand and a trophy in her left, inscription 'IMP VI - COS III'. Roman deities; wreaths; Victoria; trophies; iconography of Marcus Aurelius. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_160

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 171–172 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs - Avg Tr P Xxvi Reverse Victoria walking left holding wreath outstretched right hand trophy Imp Vi - Cos Iii Roman deities wreaths trophies iconography Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.05 g axis 0° worn metallic circular object uneven edge sits white background surface carved raised design standing humanlike figure outstretched arm draped clothing next another partially visible figure textured lines indentations across object shades silver gray darker tarnished brownish-gray.