Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription ONINVS AVG; Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand, resting his left hand on a shield standing on the ground, inscription TR P XXXIII - IMP X. Date: 179. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, diameter 17.0 mm, weight 2.47 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_272

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ONINVS AVG Reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left hand shield standing ground inscription TR P XXXIII - IMP X Date 179 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.47 g axis 180 degrees small round metallic object worn silver-gray surface sits white background object embossed figure person standing long vertical staff flowing shape draped arm simple garment depicted curved decorative border raised shapes side.