Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIAC, mintmark 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; dated 164–165; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; material: coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 2.60 g; axis 0°.

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LZT26A70_452

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head uncovered facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIAC mintmark S reverse Mars standing right holding spear right hand resting left shield standing ground inscription PM TR P XIX - IMP II COS III dated 164–165 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome material coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.60 g axis 0° round weathered metallic coin dark gray surface showing raised depiction standing human figure holding long staff wearing draped garment irregular chips visible crack near edge background white coin displays variations silver tones.