Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath to the right, legend M ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIACVS. Reverse: Roma seated on a shield to the left, holding a small figure of Athena (palladium) in her outstretched right hand and a spear in her left, legend PM TR P XIX - IMP III COS III. Date: 165. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°. Subjects/personifications: Roma, palladium (attribute); shields, spears.
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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath to the right, legend M ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIACVS. Reverse: Roma seated on a shield to the left, holding a small figure of Athena (palladium) in her outstretched right hand and a spear in her left, legend PM TR P XIX - IMP III COS III. Date: 165. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°. Subjects/personifications: Roma, palladium (attribute); shields, spears.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius Obverse head laurel wreath right legend M ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIACVS Reverse Roma seated shield left holding small figure Athena palladium outstretched right hand spear legend PM TR P XIX - IMP III COS III Date 165 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° Subjects personifications Roma attribute shields spears single circular metallic coin raised profile man's head facing showing facial hair hair coin's surface dark gray lighter highlights raised areas slight variations gray tones edge irregular slightly worn.

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