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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 right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P COS III'. Reverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without covering right, inscription 'AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS'. Date: 140. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.27 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_322

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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 laurel wreath right inscription Antoninvs Avg - Pivs Pp Tr P Cos Iii Reverse young Marcus Aurelius covering right Avrelivs Caesar Avg Pii F Cos Date 140 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.27 g axis 195° round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised profile bearded man facing right hair laurel- headpiece rendered relief coin's rim irregular slightly dented band raised decoration edge predominant colors visible shades gray silver dark gray subtle brownish patina places.