Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 163–164. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscribed ANTONINVS AVG - ARM, NIACVS. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear with the head down in his right hand and resting his left hand on a shield, inscribed PM TR P XVIII - IMP II CO, III. Roman deities (Mars), iconography: shields, spears. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter ~16.5–17.5 mm; weight 3.15 g; axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_186

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 163–164 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscribed ANTONINVS AVG - ARM Niacvs Reverse Mars standing holding spear head down right hand resting left hand shield inscribed PM TR P XVIII - IMP II CO Iii Roman deities iconography shields spears Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter ~16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 345° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded man right wearing coin dark gray lighter silver highlights raised areas darker gray recessed areas plain white background surrounds coin.