Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius; 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'. Date: 173–174. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Roman coin; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm; weight 3.35 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_189

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer 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 Date 173–174 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Roman coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.35 g axis 180° small worn circular object uneven edge shown white background metallic dull gray silver surface center raised slightly elongated humanlike figure relief rounded head narrow torso faint indications limbs subtle surface scratches pits across object areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights raised portions.