Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, facing right; legend ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV; pearl border. Reverse: Jupiter seated left, holding a thunderbolt in his right hand and a scepter in his left; legend C O S III; pearl border. Date: 170–171. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.77 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 ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV; pearl border. Reverse: Jupiter seated left, holding a thunderbolt in his right hand and a scepter in his left; legend C O S III; pearl border. Date: 170–171. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.77 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV pearl border Reverse Jupiter seated left holding thunderbolt right hand scepter legend C O S III Date 170–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.77 g axis 180° worn round object uneven edge surface texture showing raised recessed carved shapes suggest seated figure nearby vertical shapes visible cracks chips rim colors visible include shades brown dark gray muted bronze lighter worn highlights.

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