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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; Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne 138–161) — iconography. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius with laurel wreath to the right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS III' around. Reverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a covering to the right, inscription 'AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F COS' around. Date: 140. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, silver. Weight 3.17 g; diameters 18.0–19.0 mm; axis 30°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_324

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 caesar 139–161 heir throne 138–161 iconography Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pi - Vs Pp Tr P Cos Iii Reverse young Marcus Aurelius covering Avrelivs Cae - Sar Avg Pii F Cos Date 140 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver Weight 3.17 g diameters 18.0–19.0 mm axis 30° worn round metal coin raised profile bearded man facing showing detailed hair facial features coin irregular edges small chips notches slightly uneven surface texture surrounding portrait raised rim ring worn raised elements coin's predominant colors dark gray areas darker patina lighter metallic highlights.