Légende

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), c. 171–172. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath to the right, legend M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVI. Reverse: Roma seated on a shield decorated with the head of Medusa (gorgoneion) facing left; in her outstretched right hand she holds Victory (Victoria), in her left a spear; legend IMP VI - C, III. Personifications and attributes: Roma, Victoria, spears, gorgoneion, shields. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; weight 3.40 g; diameters 16.5–18.0 mm; axis 180°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A41_337

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (2.5Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 c 171–172 Obverse Head laurel wreath right legend M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVI Reverse Roma seated shield decorated head Medusa gorgoneion facing left outstretched right hand holds Victory Victoria left spear legend IMP VI - C Iii Personifications attributes Roma spears shields Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 3.40 g diameters 16.5–18.0 mm axis 180° small round metallic object worn silver-gray surface sits centered white background object raised embossed scene seated human figure facing slightly left holding long staff hand small object draped clothing circular shield disk near figure's legs decorative beaded rim edge.