Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 163–164, Rome. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIACVS. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear with the head down in his right hand, resting his left hand on a shield, legend PM TR P XVIII - IMP II COS III. Roman deities, Mars; iconography: shields, spears. Coin (Roman Empire, 27 BC–476), diameter 17.5 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_332

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39.0Mb (1.8Mb) / 12.3in x 12.3in / 3691 x 3691 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 163–164 Rome Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIACVS Reverse Mars standing holding spear head down right hand resting left hand shield legend PM TR P XVIII - IMP II COS III Roman deities iconography shields spears Coin Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.70 g axis 180 degrees circular metal coin worn raised profile bearded man center surrounded raised rim ring indistinct raised marks coin metallic gray color darker gray shading recessed areas slightly lighter highlights raised surfaces subtle irregularities dents edge.