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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath facing right, inscribed M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM. Reverse: Roma standing left, holding Victory (Victoria) in his outstretched right hand and a spear in his left, inscribed TR P XXIX - IMP VIII COS III. Personifications: Roma, Victoria. Date: 175. Roman Empire. Coin. Diameter 18.0–19.0 mm, weight 3.35 g, axis 0°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscribed M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM Reverse Roma standing left holding Victory Victoria outstretched right hand spear inscribed TR P XXIX - IMP VIII COS III Personifications Date 175 Roman Empire Coin Diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 3.35 g axis 0° single round metallic coin worn uneven edge sits white background showing raised profile bearded man curly hair laurel wreath- headpiece coin surface gray silver darker gray shadows lighter highlights relief details include facial features hair curls draped clothing folds small surface scratches irregularities visible.