Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M·AVREL·ANTONINVS·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 'COS·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_405

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M·Avrel·Antoninvs·Avg reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left hand shield standing ground Cos·Iii·Pp dated 176–180 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven surface photographed white background showing raised embossed figure relief figure long vertical object hand shorter object faint irregular markings shallow scratches across surface metal shades gray darker gray areas recessed parts slightly lighter gray highlights raised edges plus small brownish discolorations.