Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 170–171 CE. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXV'. Reverse: Mars walking right, holding a spear in his right hand, a trophy resting on his left shoulder, legend 'C - OS - III'. Roman deities; iconography includes spears and trophies. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.91 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_106

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 170–171 Ce Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs - Avg Tr P Xxv Reverse Mars walking holding spear right hand trophy resting left shoulder C - Os - Iii Roman deities iconography includes spears trophies Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.91 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile bearded face relief surrounded decorative border raised shapes object silver-gray darker gray patina crevices slight lighter highlights raised areas rests plain white background.