Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), depicting spoils of war: carnyx (trumpet), spears, shields, armor; iconography related to Sarmatians. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'M ANTONINVS AVG'. Reverse: pile of war spoils—armor, shields, spears, karnyx, vexillum and helmet—with legend 'TR P XXXI - IMP VIIII COS III PP' (issued in the campaign 'DE SARM', 176–177). Roman Empire, Rome; coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.80 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_333

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 depicting spoils war carnyx trumpet spears shields armor iconography related Sarmatians Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend M Antoninvs Avg Reverse pile war spoils karnyx vexillum helmet Tr P Xxxi - Imp Viiii Cos Iii Pp issued campaign De Sarm 176–177 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 0° round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile bearded man textured hair facial features set slightly darker recessed background edge irregular small nicks shallow indentations appearance includes subtle scratches patina shades gray silvery tones plain white background.