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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) — obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONIN - AVG TR P XXVI; reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand, resting his left on a shield standing on the ground, inscription IMP VI - COS III. Date: 171–172. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.77 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_214

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONIN - AVG TR P XXVI reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left shield standing ground inscription IMP VI - COS III Date 171–172 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.77 g axis 15° round worn metallic coin raised profile bearded man showing textured hair facial features coin surface silver-gray areas darker gray patina lighter highlights edge irregularities faint raised markings perimeter.