Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Oblong: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONI-NVS AVG; reverse: Mars standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left on a shield standing on the ground, inscription C OS - III PP. Date: 176–180. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 0°., A circular metallic object with a worn, uneven edge sits against a white background; the surface shows an embossed figure of a person standing next to a vertical post or column, with the

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