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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM (around); reverse: Roma standing left, holding Victoria in his outstretched right hand and a spear in his left, inscription TR P XXX — IMP V — COS III (around); personifications: Roma, Victoria; attributes: spears; date: 175–176; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); material: coin; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm; weight 3.35 g; axis 195°.

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LZT26A71_280

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM reverse Roma standing left holding Victoria outstretched right hand spear inscription TR P XXX Imp V Cos Iii personifications Victoria attributes spears date 175–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 material coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.35 g axis 195° round metallic object worn silver-gray surface sits white background showing raised central relief standing human figure forward arm extended side holding long vertical staff pole figure draped short garment textured hair head detail object uneven rim small chips indentations slightly irregular edge ring raised decorative elements markings encircles central scene visible colors silver-gray white surrounding background.