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: Pile of war spoils — armor, shields, spears, trumpet (carnyx), standard (vexillum) and helmet — with inscription TR P XXXI IMP VIII COS III PP, episode DE GERM, dated 176–177. Iconography: spoils of war, spears, shields, carnyxes, armor, Germans. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 18.0–19.5 mm, weight 2.97 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_321

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM Reverse Pile war spoils armor shields spears trumpet carnyx standard vexillum helmet inscription TR P XXXI IMP VIII COS III PP episode DE GERM dated 176–177 Iconography spoils war carnyxes Germans Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 18.0–19.5 mm weight 2.97 g axis 180 degrees circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile man's head short curly hair trimmed beard surrounded indented border irregular edges small scattered pits scratches small areas darker gray faint greenish discoloration lower rim background object plain white.