Denarius – Marcus Aurelius (COS III; Mars) Roman Empire (27 BC – 395 AD)

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Denarius - Marcus Aurelius (COS III; Mars)

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)

Type Standard circulation coins

Mints Rome

Obverse

Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right.

Lettering: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV

Reverse

Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak flying behind, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy, over left shoulder, in left hand.

Lettering: COS III

Basic Information

Category Coin

Ruler Marcus Aurelius (Wikidata) (Nomisma)

Technique Hammered

Orientation variable

Demonetization Yes

Face Value 1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)

References

RIC III #231

OCRE #ric.3.m_aur.231

Physical Characteristics

Composition Silver

Weight 3.4 g

Size 18.5 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV

Reverse Lettering

COS III

Comments

Mass varies: 2.83–3.81 g; Diameter varies: 16.5–19 mm; Example of this type: American Numismatic Society (ANS) Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)