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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: Antoninus Pius — iconography; personifications: Clementia. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap facing right, legend M AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F all around. Reverse: Clementia stands frontally, head turned left, holding a patera in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left, legend OT III - COS II all around, CLEM in section. Date: 148–149. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.82 g, axis 210°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 heir throne iconography personifications Clementia Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap facing right legend M AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F Reverse stands frontally head turned left holding patera right hand lifting hem robe legend OT III - COS II Clem section Date 148–149 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object coin denarius Measurements diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.82 g axis 210° round flat object worn uneven surface muted dark gray almost black color sits white background faint shallow raised outlines form suggestion tall slender standing figure another smaller vertical shape beside scratches shallow indentations visible across surface rounded edge small chips irregularities dark gray tones.