Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M AVREL AN - ONINVS AVG' 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 'TR P XXXIII - IM' all around; dated 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

Reference

LZT26A58_268

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Avrel - Oninvs Avg reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left hand shield standing ground Tr P Xxxiii - Im dated 178–179 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.30 g round metallic object worn uneven surface slightly irregular edge showing shallow raised indented areas form outlines standing human figure smaller adjacent figure object primarily gray areas darker gray subtle lighter silvery highlights set plain white background.