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 bare to right, inscription 'IVS CAE' (partial) all around. Reverse: Minerva stands right, holding a spear in her raised right hand, left hand rests on a shield standing on the ground; inscription 'RP, T III - COS II' (partial) all 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

Reference

LZT26A54_298

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.5Mb) / 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 bare right inscription Ivs Cae partial Reverse Minerva stands holding spear raised right hand left hand rests shield standing ground 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 uneven edge sits white background surface dark gray lighter silvery highlights raised figure standing person holding long staff curved irregular shapes rim suggesting worn decorative marks.