Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issue 173–174. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'M ANTONINVS A, RP, VIII'. Reverse: Germanic captive seated to the right under a trophy, around which lies a weapon, legends 'IMP VI - COS III'. Iconography: prisoners, shields, trophies, spears, Germans. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.87 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_190

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issue 173–174 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend M Antoninvs A Rp Viii Reverse Germanic captive seated right under trophy lies weapon legends Imp Vi - Cos Iii Iconography prisoners shields trophies spears Germans Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.87 g axis 0° worn round metallic object raised profile bearded male showing textured hair beard details draped shoulder surface scratches dents irregular edges slightly uneven rim colors visible include silver gray darker gray shadows.