Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONI-NVS AVG. Reverse: Minerva stands frontally, head turned left, holding a branch in her right hand, left hand resting on a shield and a spear standing on the ground; inscription C-OS-I-II PP. Dating: 176–180. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter: 18.0–19.0 mm. Weight: 3.15 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_392

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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 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONI-NVS AVG Reverse Minerva stands frontally turned left holding branch right hand left hand resting shield spear standing ground inscription C-OS-I-II PP Dating 176–180 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 18.0–19.0 mm Weight 3.15 g Axis 180° round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person short hair beard tied ribbon back object irregular edges small chips surface scratches visible colors shades gray silver slight darker gray areas.