Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), ca. 145–147. Obverse: head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, legend VRELIVS CAE SAR AVG (circumferential). Reverse: Honos (personification) standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, with legend COS II (circumferential). Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Silver coin, diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.86 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_392

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 ca 145–147 Obverse head young Marcus Aurelius cap right legend VRELIVS CAE SAR AVG circumferential Reverse Honos personification standing left holding branch right hand cornucopia left legend COS II Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Silver coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.86 g axis 195° round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background surface mainly gray darker lighter gray areas showing scuffs scratches faint raised outline vertical central shape visible.