Caption

denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161); obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) right, pearly border, legend AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII FIL; reverse: Genius Exercitus (personification) standing left, right hand holding a patera above an altar, left hand holding a legionary eagle, pearl border, legend VI COS II (second part poorly legible); imperial busts; genius (mythology); patera (attribute); legionary eagle (attribute); silver coin (denarius), Roman, 151–152 CE, Rome; weight 2.93 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_481

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Rights managed

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42.2Mb (2.3Mb) / 12.8in x 12.8in / 3840 x 3840 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 obverse head Marcus Aurelius heir throne 138–161 right pearly border legend AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII FIL reverse Genius Exercitus personification standing left right hand holding patera altar left hand holding legionary eagle pearl border legend VI COS II second part poorly legible imperial busts genius mythology attribute silver coin Roman 151–152 Ce Rome weight 2.93 g axis 180° worn round metallic object grayish-silver surface showing darker gray brownish discoloration featuring raised central profile low relief rim irregular indentations worn raised markings set plain white background.