Caption

Denarius (forgery) of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription NERVS AVG - GERM, AR, all around. Reverse: Roma standing left, holding Victoria in his outstretched right hand, a spear in his left, inscriptions TR P XXX, COS III P P all around. Date: 175–176 or later. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Coin. Diameter: 17.5–18.0 mm. Weight: 2.20 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_291

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius forgery Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription NERVS AVG - GERM Ar Reverse Roma standing left holding Victoria outstretched right hand spear inscriptions TR P XXX Cos Iii P P Date 175–176 later Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Coin Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm Weight 2.20 g Axis 180 degrees circular metal object worn surface showing raised profile bearded head surrounded ring raised dots faint raised markings near edge object uneven edges surface wear texture variations visible colors dark gray charcoal hints lighter gray.