Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend TONINVS - AVG TR P XX. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand, resting his left on a shield standing on the ground, legend IMP VI - COS III. Date: 171–172. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 3.05 g; axis 0 degrees.
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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend TONINVS - AVG TR P XX. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand, resting his left on a shield standing on the ground, legend IMP VI - COS III. Date: 171–172. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 3.05 g; axis 0 degrees.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend TONINVS - AVG TR P XX Reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left shield standing ground legend IMP VI - COS III Date 171–172 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.05 g axis 0 degrees round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded man textured hair facial features visible coin silver-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter highlights raised portions edge irregularities slight indentations.

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