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denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); obverse: bust of Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) facing right, pearly border; legend AVRELIVS CAESAR AN TO (partly illegible). Reverse: CLEMENTIA stands upright, head turned left, holding a patera in her right hand, left arm at her side; legend TR POT III COS II (second part partly illegible), pearl border. Date: 148–149 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin (silver denarius), weight 3.18 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_475

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Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse bust Marcus Aurelius heir throne facing right pearly border legend AVRELIVS CAESAR partly illegible Reverse Clementia stands upright head turned left holding patera right hand left arm side legend TR POT III COS II second part partly illegible pearl border Date 148–149 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius weight 3.18 g axis 180° single round metallic object irregular edge sits white background surface gray darker tarnished areas slight brownish spots bears raised profile relief human head side view short wavy hair facial features visible surrounded raised border traces small decorative elements rim.