Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Marcus Aurelius
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="cmezner, post: 7859411, member: 87809"]All wonderful coins, examples of fine Roman classical art. Even well-circulated ones are soooo beautiful. The Denarius with the German captive is impressive!</p><p><br /></p><p>The victory over the Parthians in 165-166 AD earned Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus the titles PARTH MAX. This issue is from that time, were the P M on the obverse means Parthicus Maximus</p><p><br /></p><p>Æ Sestertius, Orichalcum</p><p>Rome, December 165–December 166 AD</p><p>31 mm, 23.32 g</p><p>BMCRE 1279. RIC III Marcus Aurelius 923;</p><p>Ob.: M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS P M, laureate head of Marcus Aurelius right</p><p>Rev.: TR POT XX IMP III COS III S—C, Providentia standing left, pointing with wand at globe and holding scepter.</p><p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]1354601[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1354602[/ATTACH]</p><p>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="cmezner, post: 7859411, member: 87809"]All wonderful coins, examples of fine Roman classical art. Even well-circulated ones are soooo beautiful. The Denarius with the German captive is impressive! The victory over the Parthians in 165-166 AD earned Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus the titles PARTH MAX. This issue is from that time, were the P M on the obverse means Parthicus Maximus Æ Sestertius, Orichalcum Rome, December 165–December 166 AD 31 mm, 23.32 g BMCRE 1279. RIC III Marcus Aurelius 923; Ob.: M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS P M, laureate head of Marcus Aurelius right Rev.: TR POT XX IMP III COS III S—C, Providentia standing left, pointing with wand at globe and holding scepter. [CENTER][ATTACH=full]1354601[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1354602[/ATTACH][/CENTER][/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Marcus Aurelius
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...