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 (karnyx), standard (vexillum) and helmet—inscription 'RP XXXI IMP VIII COS III PP'; episode 'DE SAR' (176–177). Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.65 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_335

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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 karnyx standard vexillum helmet Rp Xxxi Imp Viii Cos Iii Pp episode De Sar 176–177 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.65 g axis 0° round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile visible hair facial features rim dotted decorative border faint raised shapes object silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter highlights set plain white background.