Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'M ANTONINVS - AVG, RP, XV'. Reverse: Mars walking right, holding a spear in his right hand, a trophy resting on his left shoulder, with legend 'C OS - , II'. Date: 170–171. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Material: coin. Dimensions: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.99 g, axis 180°. Style/iconography: Roman deities—Mars; trophies; spears; Marcus Aurelius iconography.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_110

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend M Antoninvs - Avg Rp Xv Reverse Mars walking holding spear right hand trophy resting left shoulder C Os - Ii Date 170–171 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Material coin Dimensions diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.99 g axis 180° Style iconography Roman deities trophies spears Marcus Aurelius iconography small round metallic object worn surface irregular edge predominantly silver-gray color showing raised figure person dynamic pose holding long thin object across body figure slightly darker shadows form background variations light gray subtle darker gray marks textures across object.