Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription AVREL ANTONINVS AVG; reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left hand on a shield standing on the ground, inscription TR P XXXIII; Roman deities; iconography of Marcus Aurelius and Mars; date: 178–179; place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476); 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_413

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription AVREL ANTONINVS AVG reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left hand shield standing ground inscription TR P XXXIII Roman deities iconography date 178–179 place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.55 g axis 165° round worn object dark gray metallic surface showing raised indistinct shapes shallow grooves surface areas smoother sheen rougher texture hints lighter gray highlights rim raised portions darker gray patches recessed areas.