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

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Ninvs Avg Ar Reverse Mars military costume standing turned right holding spear right hand resting left hand shield legend PM TR P XIX IMP II COS III Pearl border Roman Empire 164–165 Coin weight 2.94 g axis 180° circular metal coin irregular edge showing worn raised central design raised dotted border shades gray silver darker gray areas.

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