Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius — iconography: shields, spears, trophies, prisoners. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath to right, legend M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVII. Reverse: Germanic prisoner sitting right under a trophy, legend IMP VI - COS III. Date: 172–173. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–19.0 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 0°.
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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius — iconography: shields, spears, trophies, prisoners. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath to right, legend M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVII. Reverse: Germanic prisoner sitting right under a trophy, legend IMP VI - COS III. Date: 172–173. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–19.0 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 0°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius iconography shields spears trophies prisoners Obverse head laurel wreath right legend M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVII Reverse Germanic prisoner sitting right under trophy legend IMP VI - COS III Date 172–173 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 0° round silver object worn raised relief portrait bearded man profile facing showing textured hair laurel wreath set white background object irregular edges areas slight denting surface wear visible grey silver tones.

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