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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius without a covering, in armor, facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS - AVG IMP II' around. Reverse: Minerva stands left, holds a branch in her right hand, supports a round shield with a spear in her left hand, inscription 'TR P XVIII - COS III' around. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin; weight 3.07 g; diameters 17.0 mm and 18.5 mm; axis 345°. Subjects/iconography: Roman deities, Minerva, branches, spears, shields; Marcus Aurelius - iconography.

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust covering armor facing right inscription M Antoninvs - Avg Imp Ii Reverse Minerva stands left holds branch right hand supports round shield spear left hand Tr P Xviii - Cos Iii Date 163–164 Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 3.07 g diameters 17.0 mm 18.5 mm axis 345° Subjects iconography Roman deities branches spears shields Marcus Aurelius - iconography circular metallic coin worn uneven edge showing raised profile bearded man facing right portrait curly hair defined jawline textured surface variations patina shades gray silver raised rim encircles coin surface scratches dents areas darker tarnish alongside lighter highlights.