Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M AVREL AN - ONINVS AVG; Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left hand on a shield standing on the ground, inscription TR P XXXIII - IM. Date: 178–179. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 3.30 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_267

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M AVREL - Oninvs Avg Reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left hand shield standing ground inscription TR P XXXIII - IM Date 178–179 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.30 g round metallic object weathered surface uneven edge showing raised profile bearded male face side view surrounding raised decorative marks visible colors include silver gray.