Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obv.: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right; pearl border; inscribed M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI. Rv.: Mars in military attire and helmet facing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left hand on a shield; pearl border; inscribed IMP VI COS III. Silver coin, 171–172 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Weight 3.36 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_134

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obv. Head laurel wreath right pearl border inscribed M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI Rv. Mars military attire helmet facing holding spear right hand resting left hand shield inscribed IMP VI COS III Silver coin 171–172 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Weight 3.36 g axis 180° round worn metal coin uneven slightly scalloped edge surface cracks showing raised relief figure standing person center draped clothing outstretched arm coin's surface areas discoloration patina shades brown dark gray hints green darker tones rim lighter worn highlights raised areas.