Caption

Denarius; issuer: 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' around. Reverse: Mars walking right, holding a spear in his right hand, a trophy resting on his shoulder in his left, inscription 'C - OS - III' around. Iconography: Roman deities, Mars; trophies; spears. Date: 170–171. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium: coin. Dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm; weight 3.45 g; axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_105

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Keywords

Denarius issuer 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 Iconography Roman deities trophies spears Date 170–171 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium coin Dimensions diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.45 g axis 345° small round object metallic gray surface showing worn relief walking human figure long thin rod raised irregular shapes shallow grooves object uneven edge small chips slightly darker patina areas set plain white background.