Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M AVREL ANT - ONINVS, VG' all around. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left hand on a shield standing on the ground, inscription 'TR P XXXII IM, VIIII COS III PP' all around. Date: 177–178. Culture/place: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Medium/function: coin. Dimensions: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_401

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Avrel Ant - Oninvs Vg Reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left hand shield standing ground Tr P Xxxii Im Viiii Cos Iii Pp Date 177–178 Culture place Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Medium function coin Dimensions diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 0 degrees circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing relief standing human figure holding long staff pole wearing draped garment textured border rim object silver-gray areas darker gray patina subtle highlights set plain white background.