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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius — obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath facing right, legend 'IMP M ANTONINVS AVG' (IMP M, NINVS - AVG, RP XX, around); reverse: wreath in center with inscription in four lines: 'PR M / DECEN / NALES / COS I' (commemorating decennalia), dated 170–171. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; silver; diameter ~15–18 mm; weight 2.5 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_119

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Imp M Antoninvs Avg Imp M Ninvs - Avg Rp Xx reverse wreath center inscription four lines Pr M Decen Nales Cos I commemorating decennalia dated 170–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver diameter ~15–18 mm weight 2.5 g axis 180° single round metallic object worn raised profile bearded person side view showing facial features laurel- headband uneven edges surface texture colors visible include silver-gray tones object white background.