Caption

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 XXVI. Reverse: Mars in military attire and helmet, standing right, holding a spear in his right hand, left hand resting on a shield. Pearl border. Inscription: IMP VI COS III. Trophy. Spear (attribute). Imperial bust; iconography of Marcus Aurelius. Hoard find (Golub). Date: 171–172 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Rome. Coin. Weight: 3.73 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_129

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right Pearl border Inscription M Antoninvs Avg Tr P Xxvi Reverse Mars military attire helmet standing right holding spear right hand left hand resting shield Imp Vi Cos Iii Trophy Spear attribute Imperial bust iconography Hoard find Golub Date 171–172 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin Weight 3.73 g round metal coin uneven slightly worn edge showing profile person facing coin surface displays raised detailing hair facial features areas wear small indentations visible cracks near rim colors visible dark gray brown hints lighter gray raised areas background plain white.