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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 178–179. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M AVREL ANT - ONINVS AVG'. 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'. Materials/style: Roman coin. Place/period: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Dimensions: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A71_416

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 178–179 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 Materials style Roman coin Place period Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Dimensions diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.05 g axis 180° small round metallic object worn silver-gray surface raised figure standing center depicted profile long staff hand draped cloth garment figure wear short skirt- helmet head covering object irregular edges slightly uneven rim shallow dents surface scratches band raised decorative elements encircles central figure visible colors silver-gray darker gray areas shadows wear.