Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXV'. Reverse: Mars walking right, holding a spear in his right hand and a trophy resting on his shoulder in his left, inscription 'C - OS - III'. Date: 170–171. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.45 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_104

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs - Avg Tr P Xxv Reverse Mars walking holding spear right hand trophy resting shoulder left C - Os - Iii Date 170–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.45 g axis 345° circular metallic object raised profile bearded male figure side view showing detailed facial features hair texture surrounded raised rim irregular edge object silver-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised surfaces set white background.