Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend M ANTONINVS A, RP, VIII; reverse: Germanic captive sitting to the right under a trophy, around which lies a weapon, legend IMP VI - COS III; iconography: prisoners, shields, trophies, spears, Germans; date: 173–174; culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476); place: Rome; coin type: denarius; dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.87 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_191

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend M ANTONINVS A Rp Viii reverse Germanic captive sitting right under trophy lies weapon legend IMP VI - COS III iconography prisoners shields trophies spears Germans date 173–174 culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 place Rome coin type denarius dimensions diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.87 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised relief scene seated figure lower left curved posture another standing figure holding rectangular draped cloth banner surface scratches small dents varied shading gray silver background white.