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171 NGC AU Roman Empire Marcus Aurelius Denarius Mars Legions War 5/5 5/5 (21061601C)

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  • Almost Uncirculated Emperor Marcus Aurelius Roman Empire coin.
  • Dated denarius 18mm, 3.32g, minted Dec 171 to Dec 172 CE,  RIC 261, RSC 290.
  • Imperial titles: TRP XXVI, IMP VI, COS III correspond to the period from Dec 171 to Dec 172 CE.
  • Mature full facial hair portrait with superb detailed presentation of Mars (note detailed facial features, helmet, cuirass & garments). 
  • Certified by NGC to AU, Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5. 
  • Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI, laureate head facing right.
  • Reverse: IMP VI COS III, Mars helmeted standing right holding spear, left hand on shield.
  • Mars was the god of war and also an agricultural guardian, a combination characteristic of early Rome. He was second in importance only to Jupiter and he was the most prominent of the military gods in the religion of the Roman army.
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