Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M AVREL ANT - ONINVS AVG' all around. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand, resting his left hand on a shield standing on the ground, inscription 'TR P XXXIII - IMP VIIII COS III PP' all around. Date: 178–179. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_415

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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 Avg Reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left hand shield standing ground Tr P Xxxiii - Imp Viiii Cos Iii Pp Date 178–179 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.05 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn raised profile bearded man showing detailed facial features laurel- wreath head surface silver-gray darker shadows recessed areas lighter highlights raised areas background plain white.