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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath facing right, inscribed M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVIII; reverse: Emperor in toga standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a scepter in his left, inscribed IMP VI - COS III; iconography: branches, emperor in toga, sceptres; date: 173–174; place: Rome, Roman Empire; medium: coin; diameter: 18.5 mm; weight: 2.98 g; axis: 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_224

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscribed M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVIII reverse Emperor toga standing left holding branch right hand scepter inscribed IMP VI - COS III iconography branches sceptres date 173–174 place Rome Roman Empire medium coin diameter 18.5 mm weight 2.98 g axis 180 degrees small round metallic object worn surface showing embossed profile person featuring beard hair details object irregular edges small chips indentations faint raised decorative elements perimeter visible colors include silver gray slight darker gray shadows tiny hints greenish oxidation.