Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 163–164. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius without a cap facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIAC. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear with the tip down in his right hand and resting his left hand on a shield, legend M TR P XVIII - IMP II COS III. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_406

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Rights managed

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39.0Mb (1.9Mb) / 12.3in x 12.3in / 3691 x 3691 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 163–164 Obverse head cap facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIAC Reverse Mars standing holding spear tip down right hand resting left hand shield legend M TR P XVIII - IMP II COS III Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 0° round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile bearded male figure surrounded decorative beaded border scattered raised markings metal silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights small irregular chip lower edge.