Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription NTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVI all around. 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 all around. Date: 171–172. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_216

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription NTONINVS - 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 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.05 g axis 0° round metallic object raised profile man's head featuring short curly hair beard set plain white background object's surface silvery gray worn slightly darker areas irregular edges small dents perimeter.