denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180); obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, facing right; pearl border; inscription ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI. 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; inscription IMP VI COS III. Date: 171–172. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; weight 2.93 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, facing right; pearl border; inscription ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI. 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; inscription IMP VI COS III. Date: 171–172. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; weight 2.93 g; axis 180°.

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denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath facing right pearl border inscription ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI Reverse Mars military attire helmet standing facing right holding spear right hand resting left hand shield inscription IMP VI COS III Date 171–172 Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 2.93 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded man detailed hair surrounded raised rim decorative marks coin displays mix dull silver dark gray tones patches brownish tarnish.

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