Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 171–172. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'M ANTONINVS AVG VI'. 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'. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 2.70 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_143

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 171–172 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M Antoninvs Avg Vi 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 mm weight 2.70 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background object raised profile person detailed facial features hair beard surface displays textured shallow relief areas polish oxidation Visible colors include silver gray off-white highlights.