Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 177–178. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription REL ANT - ONINVS, VG all around. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left hand on a shield standing on the ground, inscription VIIII COS III PP all around. Roman deities (Mars), iconography includes shields and spears. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.87 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_264

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 177–178 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription REL ANT - ONINVS Vg Reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left hand shield standing ground inscription VIIII COS III PP Roman deities iconography includes shields spears Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.87 g axis 180° single worn round object uneven edge displaying textured surface faint raised markings form outline standing figure object metallic shades gray silver background white.