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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issued when Caesar 139–161; Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) - iconography: Roman deities, shields, Mars, spears. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius without a cap facing right, inscription 'AVRELIVS CAESAR A, PII F' all around. Reverse: Mars stands frontally, head turned left, right hand holds a spear with the head down, left hand rests on a shield, inscription 'TR POT XIIII - COS II' all around. Date: 159–160. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin type: denarius; material: silver (AV); diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 2.80 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_246

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued Caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 - iconography Roman deities shields Mars spears Obverse Head cap facing right inscription Avrelivs Caesar A Pii F Reverse stands frontally head turned left right hand holds spear head down left hand rests shield Tr Pot Xiiii - Cos Ii Date 159–160 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin type denarius material silver Av diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 0° single circular metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background showing raised profile person curly hair short beard surrounded ring raised elements rim metal dark gray lighter silvery highlights raised areas darker shadowed patches small chips cracks perimeter.