Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 173–174. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVIII'. Reverse: Mars, naked except for a cloak, walking right, holding a trophy in his left hand and a spear in his right, legend 'IMP VI - COS III'. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin (Rome). Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.35 g, axis 180°.
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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 173–174. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXVIII'. Reverse: Mars, naked except for a cloak, walking right, holding a trophy in his left hand and a spear in his right, legend 'IMP VI - COS III'. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin (Rome). Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.35 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 173–174 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M Antoninvs - Avg Tr P Xxviii Reverse Mars naked except cloak walking right holding trophy left hand spear Imp Vi - Cos Iii Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Rome Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.35 g axis 180° circular metallic object raised profile bearded man side view showing textured hair facial features surrounded outer rim raised markings metal silver-gray darker gray shadows slight brownish discoloration small areas.

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