Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius; 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; legend 'RP XXXI IMP VIII COS III PP'; episode 'DE SAR', dated 176–177; iconography: war spoils, carnyxes, shields, armor, spears, Sarmatians; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); 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_336

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs Avg - Germ Sarm reverse pile war spoils armor shields spears trumpet karnyx standard vexillum helmet legend Rp Xxxi Imp Viii Cos Iii Pp episode De Sar dated 176–177 iconography carnyxes Sarmatians Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.65 g axis 0° round worn coin rough textured surface shades gray dark gray raised central vertical element surrounded curved radiating shapes series short notched marks edge rounded forms near lower center subtle irregularities indentations across surface.