Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right; legend 'M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM'. Reverse: Victoria walking left, holding a wreath in her outstretched right hand and a palm branch in her left; legend 'RP XXXI IMP VIII COS III PP'. Date: 176–177. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_339

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M Antoninvs Avg - Germ Sarm Reverse Victoria walking left holding wreath outstretched right hand palm branch Rp Xxxi Imp Viii Cos Iii Pp Date 176–177 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 0° round metallic object raised profile person's head relief pictured white background object silver-gray varying highlights darker gray shadows showing textured worn areas small surface cracks profile faces visible hair beard.