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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius — 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. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Medium: coin. Dimensions: diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 180 degrees.

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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 Emperor standing left holding branch right hand scepter inscription IMP VI COS III Date 173–174 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Medium coin Dimensions diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180 degrees round metallic object worn surface irregular edge showing raised central figure standing person holding long vertical object surface scratches small dents colors visible include silver gray subtle darker gray tones.