Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) — obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend M ANTONINVS — G 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, legend IMP VI — COS III; date 171–172, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476); coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 3.09 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_142

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend M ANTONINVS G Tr P Xxvi reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left shield standing ground legend IMP VI Cos Iii date 171–172 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.09 g axis 195° circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised carved figure person wearing short skirt- garment long staff surrounded ring shallow irregular indentations object silver-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised portions visible hairline crack top edge plain white background.