Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) — iconography: busts, imperial busts; flower (attribute), Spes (personification). Obverse: AVRELIVS CAES, P II F (legend poorly legible) Head of Marcus Aurelius right. Reverse: SPES walking left, holding a flower in right hand, lifting a robe in left. Pearl border. Date: 157–158. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Weight: 3.17 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_212

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (1.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 iconography busts imperial busts flower attribute Spes personification Obverse Avrelivs Caes P Ii F legend poorly legible Head Marcus Aurelius right Reverse walking left holding right hand lifting robe Pearl border Date 157–158 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Weight 3.17 g round worn object uneven edge metallic dark gray showing lighter gray highlights small areas brownish discoloration faint raised recessed markings suggesting simple figured outline linear impressions across surface background plain white.