Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath, armor and cloak (paludamentum), facing right; inscription M ANTONI-NVS AVG. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left hand on a shield standing on the ground; inscription C OS-III PP. Date: 176–180 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 16.5 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 0°.
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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath, armor and cloak (paludamentum), facing right; inscription M ANTONI-NVS AVG. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left hand on a shield standing on the ground; inscription C OS-III PP. Date: 176–180 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 16.5 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 0°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust laurel wreath armor cloak paludamentum facing right inscription M ANTONI-NVS AVG Reverse Mars standing right holding spear right hand resting left hand shield standing ground inscription C OS-III PP Date 176–180 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.5 mm weight 2.75 g axis 0° circular metallic coin worn relief portrait profile bearded man facing showing curly hair laurel- headpiece coin surface silver-gray darker shadows engraved areas lighter highlights raised portions background plain white.

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