Caption

Denarius of 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. Iconography: Roman deities (Mars), shields, spears; portrait/iconography of Marcus Aurelius. Coin; diameter 17.5 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_333

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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 Iconography Roman deities shields spears portrait iconography Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.70 g axis 180 degrees round coin worn textured surface shades gray silver showing raised low-relief outline standing human figure holding vertical object figure surrounding rim slightly darker smoother areas.