Caption

denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161); obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in right, pearly border, legend AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII FIL; reverse: Genius Exercitus stands facing 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); 151–152 CE; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; silver coin (denarius); weight 2.93 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_482

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Rights managed

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42.2Mb (2.1Mb) / 12.8in x 12.8in / 3840 x 3840 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 obverse head Marcus Aurelius right pearly border legend AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII FIL reverse Genius Exercitus stands facing left right hand holding patera altar left hand holding legionary eagle pearl border legend VI COS II second part poorly legible 151–152 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome silver coin weight 2.93 g axis 180 degrees single round coin worn uneven surface shades gray muted brown sits white background showing raised relief standing human figure facing left outstretched arm holding tall staff object hand rim coin irregular small chips cracks textured dotted impressions upper edge lighter highlights raised areas darker patina recessed parts.