Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'M ANTONINV - 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'. Date: 171–172. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Type: coin. Materials/details: diameter 18.0–19.0 mm, weight 2.37 g, axis 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_148

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M Antoninv - Avg Tr P Xxvi Reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left shield standing ground Imp Vi - Cos Iii Date 171–172 Place Rome Roman Empire Type coin Materials details diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 2.37 g axis 0 degrees round worn metallic object dull silver-gray color showing raised central figure person standing long vertical staff figure appearing short tunic visible legs arms surrounded raised border decorative marks edge irregularities small chips rim surface cracks scratches.