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. Trophy. Date: 171–172. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.73 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_130

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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 Trophy Date 171–172 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.73 g round worn metallic coin dark brown gray patina sits white background coin raised worn relief standing figure holding long vertical object draped clothing flowing cloak textured rim series raised marks edge.