Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscribed 'M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM TR P XXIX'; reverse: Victoria seated left, holding a patera in her outstretched right hand and a palm leaf in her left, inscribed 'IMP VII - COS III'; dates: 174–175; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 3.10 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_247

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscribed M Antoninvs Avg - Germ Tr P Xxix reverse Victoria seated left holding patera outstretched right hand palm leaf Imp Vii - Cos Iii dates 174–175 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180 degrees circular metallic object worn surface showing raised profile man's head short curly hair beard object irregular edges small notch bottom visible colors silver gray darker gray shadows slight lighter highlights.