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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'M ANT NINVS AVG - ARMEN PM' around. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear with the tip down in his right hand, resting his left hand on a shield, legend 'TR P XVIII - IMP II COS, II' around. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.67 g; diameter 17.5 mm; axis 180 degrees. Subjects/iconography: Roman deities — Mars; Marcus Aurelius; spears; shields.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_410

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M Ant Ninvs Avg - Armen Pm Reverse Mars standing holding spear tip down right hand resting left hand shield Tr P Xviii - Imp Ii Cos Ii Date 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.67 g diameter 17.5 mm axis 180 degrees Subjects iconography Roman deities spears shields circular metallic coin worn surface showing profile man's head textured raised areas suggesting hair facial features irregular rim visible colors include shades dark gray light gray muted silver white background.