Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 172–173. Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath and armor right, legend ANTONIN—AVG TR P XXVII. Reverse: Germanic prisoner sitting right under trophy, legend IMP VI—COS III. Iconography: prisoners, shields, trophies, spears. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 345°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_171

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (1.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 172–173 Obverse Bust laurel wreath armor right legend ANTONIN Avg Tr P Xxvii Reverse Germanic prisoner sitting right under trophy legend IMP VI Cos Iii Iconography prisoners shields trophies spears Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 2.75 g axis 345° single round metallic object worn uneven surface irregular edges sits white background object silver-gray darker gray patina recesses lighter gray highlights raised areas showing faint shallow relief pattern small dents scratches across face.