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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTON - AVG TR P XXVI'. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand, resting his left on a shield standing on the ground, inscription 'IMP VI - COS III'. Date: 171–172. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.22 g, axis 0 degrees.

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LZT26A71_139

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Anton - Avg Tr P Xxvi Reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left shield standing ground Imp Vi - Cos Iii Date 171–172 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.22 g axis 0 degrees circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded man coin displays textured areas suggesting hair laurel wreath head visible edging irregularities rim predominant color silver darker gray patina subtle highlights lighter silver.