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' 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; 175–176 CE; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; coin; diameter 14.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.35 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_296

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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 175–176 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 14.0–17.5 mm weight 2.35 g axis 180° worn metallic object irregular circular shape showing raised relief standing human figure holding vertical staff rod extending arm smaller raised figure visible surface pitting dark patches object primarily dark gray lighter silvery gray highlights areas darker blackish gray textured surface.