Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'M ANTONINVS AVG'; reverse: pile of war spoils — armor, shields, spears, trumpet (karnyx), standard (vexillum) and helmet, with legend 'TR P XXXI – IMP VIIII COS III PP' (in the episode DE SARM, 176–177). Iconography: spoils of war, carnyxes, spears, shields, armor; reference to Sarmatians. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 18.0 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_334

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend M Antoninvs Avg reverse pile war spoils armor shields spears trumpet karnyx standard vexillum helmet Tr P Xxxi – Imp Viiii Cos Iii Pp episode DE SARM 176–177 Iconography spoils war carnyxes reference Sarmatians Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 0° round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised irregular shapes embossed decorative elements coin silver-gray darker gray shading recessed areas lighter highlights raised sections visible rounded petal- forms central vertical element radiating lines spikes coin edge slightly irregular small nicks chips.