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denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINV, VG - TR P XXVI; reverse: Victoria seated left, holding a patera in her outstretched right hand and a palm branch in her left, inscription IMP VI - COS III; date: 171–172; material: coin (Roman denarius); culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476); place: Rome; dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINV Vg - Tr P Xxvi reverse Victoria seated left holding patera outstretched right hand palm branch inscription IMP VI - COS III date 171–172 material coin Roman denarius culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 place Rome dimensions diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180 degrees round metal coin worn relief bearded profile showing detailed hair facial features decorative headband laurel coin surface aged scratches small chips edge cracks visible colors silver gray hints darker tarnish.