Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M AVREL AN - TONINVS 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 X COS III PP'. Date: 179. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type: coin. Materials/measurements: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 180°. Iconography: Mars; Roman deities; spears; shields; portrait of Marcus Aurelius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_417

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58.0Mb (2.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Avrel - Toninvs Avg Reverse Mars standing holding spear right hand resting left hand shield standing ground Tr P Xxxiii - Imp X Cos Iii Pp Date 179 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object type coin Materials measurements diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° Iconography Roman deities spears shields portrait round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile bearded man curly hair laurel ribbon tied back object textured edges slight surface scratches dents color palette includes silver-gray tones white background.