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

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Denarius - Marcus Aurelius (COS III P P; Mars)

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)

Type Standard circulation coins

Mints Rome

Obverse

Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right.

Lettering: M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG

Reverse

Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding vertical spear, inverted, in right hand and resting left hand on round shield set on ground.

Lettering: COS III P P

Basic Information

Category Coin

Ruler Marcus Aurelius (Wikidata) (Nomisma)

Technique Hammered

Orientation variable

Demonetization Yes

Face Value 1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)

References

RIC III #417

OCRE #ric.3.m_aur.417

Physical Characteristics

Composition Silver

Weight 3 g

Size 18 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG

Reverse Lettering

COS III P P

Comments

Mass varies: 2.42–3.55 g; Diameter varies: 17.75–18 mm; Example of this type: American Numismatic Society (ANS) Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)