Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), (caesar 139–161); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) — iconography: personifications, Honos (personification), cornucopias, branches. Obverse: head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription VRELIVS CAE SAR AVG (circumferential). Reverse: Honos standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription COS I I (circumferential). Date: ca. 145–147. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin. Dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.86 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_391

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 heir throne iconography personifications Honos personification cornucopias branches Obverse head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription VRELIVS CAE SAR AVG circumferential Reverse standing left holding branch right hand cornucopia inscription COS I I Date ca 145–147 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin Dimensions diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.86 g axis 195° round metallic object worn surface irregular edges sits white background object primarily dark gray lighter gray highlights metal catches light raised profile person's head relief facing visible contours hair facial features several small surface pits scratches.