Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscribed AVREL AN-TONINVS AVG; reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand, resting his left hand on a shield standing on the ground, inscribed TR P XXXIII. Roman Empire, 178–179. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.55 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_412

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscribed AVREL -Toninvs Avg reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left hand shield standing ground inscribed TR P XXXIII Roman Empire 178–179 Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.55 g axis 165° dark gray circular metal coin worn raised profile person showing facial features faint suggestion hair laurel head textured worn surfaces lighter gray highlights raised areas edges white background.