- 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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