Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161 issuer: Marcus Aurelius 121–180; Roman emperor 161–180 Caesar 139–161. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius with laurel wreath facing right; legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III. Reverse: Bust of young Marcus Aurelius in cloak paludamentum, without headgear, right; legend AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F COS. 140 CE, Roman Empire; Rome mint. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.73 g, axis 195°., A circular metallic object with an aged, worn surface showing a raised profile of a bearded man facing right; the coin has a textured rim and areas of wear and patina giving darker and lighter grey tones, with subtle greenish spots and brownish discoloration in places.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_454

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 Caesar 139–161 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III Reverse Bust young Marcus Aurelius cloak paludamentum headgear legend AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F COS 140 Ce Roman Empire Rome mint Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.73 g axis 195° circular metallic object aged worn surface showing raised profile bearded man coin textured rim areas wear patina giving darker lighter grey tones subtle greenish spots brownish discoloration places.