Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), ca. 145–147. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap facing right, inscription 'AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F' circumferential. Reverse: Honos (personification) stands left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription 'C OS - I I' circumferential. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Iconography: Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161). Roman Imperial coin; bronze/AV?; weight 3.2 g; diameter 16.5–18.5 mm; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_328

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 ca 145–147 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap facing right inscription Avrelivs Cae - Sar Avg Pii F circumferential Reverse Honos personification stands left holding branch right hand cornucopia left C Os - I I Issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Iconography heir throne Roman Imperial coin bronze Av weight 3.2 g diameter 16.5–18.5 mm axis 195° round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person's head featuring curly hair visible ear pronounced nose chin neck object irregular edges subtle surface indentations highlights Colors visible include silver-gray white background.