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denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; iconography: branches, scepters, emperor in toga. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVIII; Reverse: emperor in toga standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a scepter in his left, inscription IMP VI - COS III. Date: 173–174. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 180 degrees.

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LZT26A71_178

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer iconography branches scepters toga Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVIII Reverse standing left holding branch right hand scepter inscription IMP VI - COS III Date 173–174 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180 degrees close-up circular metallic object raised profile person's head relief showing facial features short hair set smooth background object worn scratches small irregularities edge visible colors shades silver gray subtle darker gray shadows.