Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 171–172. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend M ANTONINVS - 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, legend IMP VI - COS III. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_146

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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 TR P XXVI Reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left shield standing ground legend IMP VI - COS III Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 180° round worn metallic coin slightly irregular edge showing small cracks chips featuring raised relief standing human figure holding long vertical object hand rounded object figure central slightly raised area visible contours surface pitting coin's surface variations tone areas light gray darker gray small patches greenish discoloration near lower part design background coin plain white.