Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right; legend ONINVS AVG TR. Reverse: Minerva stands turned right, holding a javelin in her right hand and a shield in her left; legend C O S I I I. Pearl border. Date: 169–170. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.15 g; axis 180°. Subjects/attributes: Minerva (mythology), spear (attribute), shield (attribute), imperial busts; iconography of Marcus Aurelius.
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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right; legend ONINVS AVG TR. Reverse: Minerva stands turned right, holding a javelin in her right hand and a shield in her left; legend C O S I I I. Pearl border. Date: 169–170. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.15 g; axis 180°. Subjects/attributes: Minerva (mythology), spear (attribute), shield (attribute), imperial busts; iconography of Marcus Aurelius.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right legend ONINVS AVG TR Reverse Minerva stands turned holding javelin right hand shield left legend C O S I I I Pearl border Date 169–170 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.15 g axis 180° Subjects attributes Minerva mythology spear attribute imperial busts iconography round worn metal coin weathered surface showing raised standing figure center figure draped facing sideways curved shapes rim coin surface scratches small cracks uneven edges Visible colors include shades gray dark gray silvery tones.

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