Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 163–164. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription ONIN, S AVG - ARMENIACVS. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear with the head down in his right hand and resting his left hand on a shield, inscription PM TR P XVIII - IMP II COS III. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; silver. Diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_409

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 163–164 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ONIN S Avg - Armeniacvs Reverse Mars standing holding spear head down right hand resting left hand shield inscription PM TR P XVIII - IMP II COS III Roman Empire Rome Coin silver Diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.10 g axis 0° round worn coin dark gray metallic surface showing raised central figure standing person holding long vertical object surrounding raised marks irregular edge wear colors visible include dark gray lighter gray highlights subtle brownish-gray tones.