Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 173–174. 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. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_187

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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 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 inscription RELIG AVG - IMP VI COS III Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 0° circular metallic object weathered silver-gray surface occupies center white background object incised outline standing human figure profile holding long slender object shallow scratches worn areas across surface raised rim edge.