Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). 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 on her left shoulder, inscription IMP VI - COS III. Date: 173–174. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.54 g, axis 0°. Icons: Roman deities, Victoria; motifs: wreaths, trophies; subject/iconography: Marcus Aurelius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_195

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Bust laurel wreath armor drapery facing right inscription M ANTONINVS - VG TR P XXVIII Reverse Victoria walking holding wreath outstretched right hand trophy left shoulder inscription IMP VI - COS III Date 173–174 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.54 g axis 0° Icons Roman deities motifs wreaths trophies subject iconography small round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised recessed areas displaying central human- figure outstretched arms skirt- lower garment surrounded textured border scattered shapes object silver-gray darker gray patina crevices lighter highlights raised portions plain white background.