Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath to the right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG - TR P XXVII'. Reverse: Germanic prisoner seated right under a trophy, with shields, prisoners, trophies, spears; inscription 'IMP VI - COS III'. Date: 172–173. Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 16.0–17.0 mm; weight 2.90 g; axis 0°.
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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath to the right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG - TR P XXVII'. Reverse: Germanic prisoner seated right under a trophy, with shields, prisoners, trophies, spears; inscription 'IMP VI - COS III'. Date: 172–173. Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 16.0–17.0 mm; weight 2.90 g; axis 0°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription M Antoninvs Avg - Tr P Xxvii Reverse Germanic prisoner seated right under trophy shields prisoners trophies spears Imp Vi - Cos Iii Date 172–173 Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised recessed details primarily shades gray silver object irregular edge central vertical figure motif textured marks background plain white.

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