Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 171–172. 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 and resting his left on a shield standing on the ground, inscription 'IMP VI - COS III'. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.22 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_140

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 171–172 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 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.22 g axis 0° round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised recessed areas object irregular edges slightly uneven circular shape central figure- impression vertical curved lines suggesting standing form tall thin element beside ring shallow marks encircles central impression colors visible silver-gray areas lighter darker gray tones.