Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 176–177, Roman Empire. 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. Coin. Diameter 18.0–19.5 mm, weight 2.97 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_322

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 176–177 Roman Empire 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 Coin Diameter 18.0–19.5 mm weight 2.97 g axis 180° single round coin worn textured surface shades gray silver showing raised central motif resembles stylized plant tree several branching elements rounded shapes base surrounded dotted border subtle irregular edge background plain white.