Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M AN, ONINVS - AVG TR P XXV' all 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' all around. Date: 170–171. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.72 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_108

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Oninvs - 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 18.0 mm weight 2.72 g axis 180 degrees round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile person surface textured areas shallow relief details profile edges signs wear small dents visible colors silver gray subtle darker gray shading.