Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right; legend AN NINVS AVG AR ENIACV (pearl border). Reverse: PM TR P XIX IMP II COS III — Mars in military costume standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left on a shield (pearl border). Date: 164–165. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.94 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_023

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Ninvs Avg Ar Eniacv pearl border Reverse Pm Tr P Xix Imp Ii Cos Iii Mars military costume standing holding spear right hand resting left shield Date 164–165 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.94 g axis 180° round metal object worn textured surface showing raised profile bearded man's head surrounded decorative border irregular edges object primarily silver-gray darker gray patina subtle brownish tones areas.