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denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), (caesar 139–161), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), (issuer), Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) - iconography; Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) - iconography; personifications, Clementia (personification), paterae. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap facing right, legend M AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F. Reverse: Clementia stands frontally, head turned left, holds a patera in right hand and lifts the hem of her robe with left, legend OT III - COS II, CLEM in section. Date: 148–149 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm; weight 2.82 g; axis 210°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_404

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer heir throne - iconography personifications Clementia personification paterae Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap facing right legend M AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F Reverse stands frontally head turned left holds patera right hand lifts hem robe legend OT III - COS II Clem section Date 148–149 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.82 g axis 210° circular metallic object worn raised profile person's head relief showing hair facial features side view surface uneven scratches small dents rim slightly irregular small chip edge colors visible shades gray silver darker gray areas recesses lighter highlights raised parts.