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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. Head of Antoninus Pius with laurel wreath to the right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III around; rev.: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a covering to the right, legend AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS all around. Date: 140. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.27 g; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_323

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 caesar 139–161 Head laurel wreath right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III rev. young Marcus Aurelius covering legend AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS Date 140 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.27 g diameter 16.5–17.5 mm axis 195° round metal coin worn surface showing raised profile person's head facing right featuring curly hair prominent nose set flat background coin uneven rim areas discoloration scratches visible tones silver gray dark gray hints brown.