Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 171–172. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - TR P XXVI. Reverse: Roma seated on a shield decorated with the head of Medusa (gorgoneion) to the left; in her outstretched right hand she holds Victory, in her left a spear, inscriptions IMP - VI - , OS III. Iconography: personifications, gorgoneion, Roma, Victoria, shields, spears. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.40 g, axis 0°.
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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 171–172. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - TR P XXVI. Reverse: Roma seated on a shield decorated with the head of Medusa (gorgoneion) to the left; in her outstretched right hand she holds Victory, in her left a spear, inscriptions IMP - VI - , OS III. Iconography: personifications, gorgoneion, Roma, Victoria, shields, spears. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.40 g, axis 0°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 171–172 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - TR P XXVI Reverse Roma seated shield decorated head Medusa gorgoneion left outstretched right hand holds Victory spear inscriptions IMP - VI - Os Iii Iconography personifications Roma Victoria shields spears Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.40 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing embossed profile bearded man facing surrounded decorative raised patterns small punched marks surface scratches varying reflectivity areas shine darker tarnish Colors visible include silver gray small patches brownish discoloration.

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