Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'M · AVREL ANTONI · NVS AVG'; reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand, resting his left hand on a shield standing on the ground, legend 'C OS · III PP'; dated 176–180; Roman Empire; Rome; coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.95 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_404

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend M · Avrel Antoni · Nvs Avg reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left hand shield standing ground C Os · Iii Pp dated 176–180 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° circular metallic object raised profile person relief center showing facial features side view curly hair surface worn scratches dents object primarily silver-gray darker gray areas recessed details lighter gray highlights raised surfaces sits alone white background.