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denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; Roman deities: Mars; iconography: shields, spears. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered facing right, legend NTONINVS AVG - ARM, ACVS; Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand, left hand resting on a shield standing on the ground, legend PM TR P XIX - IMP I, COS III; date circa 164–165. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–19.0 mm, weight 2.77 g, axis 180 degrees.

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denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Roman deities Mars iconography shields spears Obverse Head uncovered facing right legend NTONINVS AVG - ARM Acvs Reverse standing right holding spear right hand left hand resting shield standing ground legend PM TR P XIX - IMP I Cos Iii date circa 164–165 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 2.77 g axis 180 degrees single round metal coin worn uneven edge shown white background coin primarily dark gray lighter gray highlights raised profile bearded man curly hair facing detailed curls facial features visible decorative raised border part rim.