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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: personifications; Genius Exercitus (personification); Antoninus Pius — iconography: altars, paterae, legionary symbols. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap facing right, legend AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII FIL. Reverse: Genius (Genius Exercitus) standing left, holding a patera above an altar in his right hand and a legionary sign in his left, legend R·PO VI·CO. Date: 151–152. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.67 g; axis 180°.

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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 Genius Exercitus personification altars paterae legionary symbols Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap facing right legend AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII FIL Reverse Genius standing left holding patera altar right hand legionary sign left legend R·PO VI·CO Date 151–152 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object coin denarius Dimensions diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.67 g axis 180° single round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background object dark gray lighter gray highlights raised profile person curly hair defined neck surrounded faint raised markings rim.