Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Roman emperor 161–180. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath to the right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVII'. Reverse: Germanic prisoner seated right under a trophy, with shields, spears, trophies, and prisoners; inscription 'IMP VI - COS III'. Date: 172–173. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–19.0 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_169

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58.0Mb (2.6Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head laurel wreath right inscription M Antoninvs - Avg Tr P Xxvii Reverse Germanic prisoner seated right under trophy shields spears trophies prisoners Imp Vi - Cos Iii Date 172–173 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 0° round worn metallic object uneven edge slightly irregular indented surface shown white background object displays shades gray areas lighter gray surface texture catches light darker gray recessed crevices faint irregular raised patterns small cracks visible across face.