Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M AVREL AN - TONINVS AVG'. Reverse: Victoria standing on a globe facing left, holding a wreath in her outstretched right hand and a trophy in her left, inscription 'TRP XXXIII IM - PX COS III PP'. Dated 179. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameters 17.5 mm and 19.5 mm, weight 2.30 g, axis 0°. Subjects: Roman deities, wreaths, Victoria (mythology); iconography: Marcus Aurelius, globe, trophies.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_423

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Avrel - Toninvs Avg Reverse Victoria standing globe left holding wreath outstretched right hand trophy Trp Xxxiii Im - Px Cos Iii Pp Dated 179 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameters 17.5 mm 19.5 mm weight 2.30 g axis 0° Subjects Roman deities wreaths Victoria mythology iconography trophies worn circular metallic object raised profile bearded head showing textured hair facial features surface scratches small dents rim irregular chips notches object primarily silver-gray areas darker gray patina slight variations tone background plain white.