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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 (denarius); silver; diameter 18.0–19.0 mm; weight 3.17 g; axis 30°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_325

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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 inscription AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F COS Date 140 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius silver diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 3.17 g axis 30° circular metal coin irregular edge showing wear small chips featuring raised profile person's head facing right curly hair defined neck shoulder coin surface textured relief areas corrosion visible colors silver-gray dark gray greenish patina hints brown background coin plain off-white.