Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 171–172. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription NTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVI. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left on a shield standing on the ground, inscription IMP VI - COS III. Roman deities; iconography of Marcus Aurelius and Mars. 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_217

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 171–172 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 Roman deities iconography Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.05 g axis 0° worn round metallic object irregular edge showing raised central area shallow eroded depressions suggest indented design surface matte textured scratches small pits visible colors silver gray subtle darker gray shadows.