Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscribed M ANTONINVS - AVG, RP, XV; reverse: Mars walking right, holding a spear in his right hand and a trophy resting on his left shoulder, inscribed C OS -, II; dated 170–171, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 2.99 g; axis 180°.
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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscribed M ANTONINVS - AVG, RP, XV; reverse: Mars walking right, holding a spear in his right hand and a trophy resting on his left shoulder, inscribed C OS -, II; dated 170–171, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 2.99 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscribed M ANTONINVS - AVG Rp Xv reverse Mars walking holding spear right hand trophy resting left shoulder inscribed C OS - Ii dated 170–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.99 g axis 180° small circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile bearded man's head relief object mainly silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter reflective highlights irregular edges subtle surface scratches visible.

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