Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII COS III'. Reverse: Minerva standing turned to the right, holding a javelin in her right hand and a shield in her left; pearl border. Spear and shield attributes. Imperial busts; iconography of Marcus Aurelius and Minerva. Roman, 169–170 CE. Coin; silver; weight 2.82 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, right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII COS III'. Reverse: Minerva standing turned to the right, holding a javelin in her right hand and a shield in her left; pearl border. Spear and shield attributes. Imperial busts; iconography of Marcus Aurelius and Minerva. Roman, 169–170 CE. Coin; silver; weight 2.82 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription M Antoninvs Avg Tr P Xxiiii Cos Iii Reverse Minerva standing turned holding javelin right hand shield left pearl border Spear shield attributes Imperial busts iconography 169–170 Ce Coin silver weight 2.82 g axis 180° worn round metal object uneven edge showing profile person facing surface raised relief details hair beard object patina shades brown gray hints green darker tarnish background plain white.

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