Caption

Denarius of 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. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Medium/function: coin. Diameter: 17.0–17.5 mm. Weight: 2.77 g. Axis: 15 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_215

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Keywords

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 Imp Vi - Cos Iii Date 171–172 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Medium function coin Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm Weight 2.77 g Axis 15 degrees round metal object worn uneven surface irregular raised markings shown white background object mainly gray areas darker gray lighter gray highlights.