Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVIII'. Reverse: Mercury in a short robe and hat (petasos) standing left, holding a patera in his right hand and a caduceus in his left, inscription 'RELIG AVG - IMP VI COS III'. Date: 173–174. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_186

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs - Avg Tr P Xxviii Reverse Mercury short robe hat petasos standing left holding patera right hand caduceus left Relig Avg - Imp Vi Cos Iii Date 173–174 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 0° round metallic object worn surface raised profile person relief object displays irregular edges scratches group small decorative raised elements head visible colors silver gray white background.