Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG' all around. Reverse: Roma standing left, holding Victoria in his outstretched right hand and a spear in his left, inscription 'TR P XXX IMP VIII CO' all around. Date: 175–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter: 14.0–17.5 mm. Weight: 2.35 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_295

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.1Mb) / 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 Reverse Roma standing left holding Victoria outstretched right hand spear Tr P Xxx Imp Viii Co Date 175–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 14.0–17.5 mm Weight 2.35 g Axis 180 degrees worn metallic circular object irregular edge predominantly dark gray lighter silver highlights showing raised profile face relief textured areas suggesting hair adornment surface uneven patina small dents background object plain white.