Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM'; reverse: Roma standing left, holding personification Victoria in his outstretched right hand and a spear in his left, inscription 'TR P XXIX - IMP VIII COS III'; date c. 175; Roman Empire; mint Rome; coin; diameter 18.0–19.0 mm; weight 3.35 g; axis 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_238

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs Avg - Germ Sarm reverse Roma standing left holding personification Victoria outstretched right hand spear Tr P Xxix - Imp Viii Cos Iii date c 175 Roman Empire mint Rome coin diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 3.35 g axis 0 degrees round metallic object worn uneven edge dull silver-gray surface showing raised depiction standing human figure sideways next vertical staff pole figure wear short garment arm extended staff object areas slight darker gray patina small spots brownish discoloration rim background plain white.