Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Oblong: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONI-NVS AVG; reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left on a shield standing on the ground, inscription C OS - III PP. Date: 176–180. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_397

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Oblong head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONI-NVS AVG reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left shield standing ground inscription C OS - III PP Date 176–180 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background surface embossed figure person next vertical post column person’s outline limbs visible relief small shapes raised marks scattered rim object silver-gray darker recessed areas lighter highlights raised portions.