Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 173–174. Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath and armor facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVIII'. Reverse: Emperor in toga standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a scepter in his left, inscription 'IMP VI - COS III'. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.5 mm; weight 3.02 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_181

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 173–174 Obverse Bust laurel wreath armor facing right inscription M Antoninvs - Avg Tr P Xxviii Reverse Emperor toga standing left holding branch right hand scepter Imp Vi - Cos Iii Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.02 g axis 0° round metallic object worn textured surface irregular edges showing raised central figure relief folds suggesting drapery surrounded border shallow indentations raised markings object shades silver gray darker gray patina areas small darker spots.