Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), struck 171–172. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription TONINVS • AVG • TR P • XX. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left on a shield on the ground, inscription IMP • VI • COS • III. Roman deities (Mars), iconography includes shields and spears. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 3.05 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_150

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 struck 171–172 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription TONINVS • AVG • TR P • XX Reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left shield ground inscription IMP • VI • COS • III Roman deities iconography includes shields spears Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.05 g axis 0° single round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface sits white background object raised worn relief standing human- figure simplified limbs garment surrounded irregular shallow indentations faint edges small dark purple spots side variations silver-gray tones across surface.