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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered, facing right; inscription ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIAC, S all around. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand, resting his left on a shield standing on the ground; inscription PM TR P XIX - IMP II COS III all around. Date: 164–165. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Material/function: coin. Diameter: 17.0 mm. Weight: 2.60 g. Axis: 0 degrees. Subjects/icons: Roman deities—Mars; iconography of Marcus Aurelius; shields, spears.

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius uncovered facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIAC S Reverse Mars standing right holding spear right hand resting left shield standing ground inscription PM TR P XIX - IMP II COS III Date 164–165 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Material function coin Diameter 17.0 mm Weight 2.60 g Axis 0 degrees Subjects icons Roman deities iconography shields spears worn round metal coin photographed white background showing raised profile bearded man facing curly hair short beard coin surface dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas rough irregular edge small chips visible crack ring raised decorative elements circles portrait.