Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath, armor and drapery, facing right; inscription M ANTONINVS - VG TR P XXVIII. Reverse: Victoria walking right, holding a wreath in her outstretched right hand and a trophy resting on her left shoulder; inscription IMP VI - COS III. Date: 173–174. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.54 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_194

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust laurel wreath armor drapery facing right inscription M ANTONINVS - VG TR P XXVIII Reverse Victoria walking right holding wreath outstretched right hand trophy resting left shoulder inscription IMP VI - COS III Date 173–174 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.54 g axis 0° worn metallic coin central raised portrait profile showing bearded person wearing laurel headband draped clothing surrounded raised rim coin irregular edges textured pitted surfaces highlights shadows silver gray tones white background.