Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (reign 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, facing right; pearl border; legend 'M ANTONINVS' (partially abbreviated). Reverse: Mars in military attire and helmet, standing facing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left hand on a shield; pearl border; legend partially legible (includes 'IMP VI' and 'OSIII'). Inscription indicates P XXVI; dated 171–172 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin (denarius), weight 3.07 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_132

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius reign 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right pearl border legend M Antoninvs partially abbreviated Reverse Mars military attire helmet standing facing right holding spear right hand resting left hand shield legend partially legible includes Imp Vi Osiii Inscription indicates P Xxvi dated 171–172 CE Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin denarius weight 3.07 g round worn coin uneven edge showing surface irregularities small chips primarily dark brown areas lighter brown gray coin's face shallow relief depiction standing human figure back wearing short skirt- garment long vertical object hand curved object several weathered raised lines shapes figure.