Caption

Denarius (forgery) of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription NINVS AVG - GERM, AR, all around. Reverse: Roma standing left, holding Victoria in his outstretched right hand, a spear in his left, inscription TR P XXX, COS III PP all around. Iconography: Marcus Aurelius; personifications Roma and Victoria; spears. Date: 175–176 or later. Culture/period: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Medium/function: coin. Diameter: 17.5–18.0 mm. Weight: 2.20 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_292

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Keywords

Denarius forgery Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription NINVS AVG - GERM Ar Reverse Roma standing left holding Victoria outstretched right hand spear inscription TR P XXX Cos Iii Pp Iconography personifications Roma Victoria spears Date 175–176 later Culture period Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Medium function coin Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm Weight 2.20 g Axis 180 degrees round worn coin dark gray brown patina sits white background coin's surface weathered uneven textures small greenish spots faint raised figure center surrounding indistinct areas slightly irregular edge.