Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription IVS CAE around. Reverse: Minerva stands right, holding a spear in her raised right hand, her left hand rests on a shield standing on the ground, inscription RP, T III - COS II around. Date: 148–149. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.88 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_297

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription IVS CAE Reverse Minerva stands holding spear raised right hand left hand rests shield standing ground inscription RP T Iii - Cos Ii Date 148–149 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 2.88 g axis 15° round metallic object worn irregular edge showing raised profile person facing surface displays scuffs scratches textured patina object primarily silver-gray darker gray areas slight highlights metal catches light edge faint relief pattern raised decorative elements background plain white.