Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right. Pearl border. Inscription: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV. Reverse: Mars, naked, striding right, holding a spear in his right hand and a trophy in his left. Pearl border. Inscription: C O S III. Date: 170–171. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: coin. Weight: 3.22 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. Pearl border. Inscription: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV. Reverse: Mars, naked, striding right, holding a spear in his right hand and a trophy in his left. Pearl border. Inscription: C O S III. Date: 170–171. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: coin. Weight: 3.22 g. Axis: 180°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right Pearl border Inscription M Antoninvs Avg Tr P Xxv Reverse Mars naked striding right holding spear right hand trophy left C O S Iii Date 170–171 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium coin Weight 3.22 g Axis 180° round metallic coin worn dark brown gray patina showing raised profile bearded man facing textured hair laurel wreath- headpiece coin edge irregular small notches dents surface areas lighter darker brown-gray shading subtle highlights.

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