Caption

Denarius; Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM'. Reverse: Naked Genius standing left, holding a patera in his right hand and two ears of corn in his left, inscription 'TRP XXX - IMP VIII COS III'. Date: 175–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.0–19.0 mm; weight 3.42 g; axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_276

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (1.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs Avg - Germ Sarm Reverse Naked Genius standing left holding patera right hand two ears corn Trp Xxx - Imp Viii Cos Iii Date 175–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 3.42 g axis 15° round worn coin metallic gray color raised slightly off-center figure standing person outstretched arm another arm hanging down figure textured background stands small base coin edge irregular chipped places faint marks decorative elements colors visible shades gray dark gray subtle lighter highlights raised surfaces.