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 and 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). Place: Rome. Medium: Coin. Diameter: 16.5–17.0 mm. Weight: 3.10 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_418

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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 inscription TR P XXXIII–IMP X COS III PP Date 179 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Medium Coin Diameter 16.5–17.0 mm Weight 3.10 g Axis 180 degrees round metallic object raised central figure beside vertical element surrounded textured border decorative raised markings object silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter highlights showing slightly worn uneven surface ridges indentations.