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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) — Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscribed 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, inscribed C - OS - III; dated 170–171. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. 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_107

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscribed ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXV Reverse Mars walking holding spear right hand trophy resting shoulder left inscribed C - OS - III dated 170–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.91 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing low-relief figure person standing leg forward arm raised additional raised shapes figure suggesting simple decorative symbolic marks object silver-gray variations lighter darker gray tones subtle reflective highlights set plain white background.