Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), ca. 151–152. 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 standard in his left, with exergual legend 'R·PO, VI·CO' (letters indicated). Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: denarius; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.67 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_407

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 ca 151–152 Obverse head young Marcus Aurelius cap facing right legend Avrelivs Cae Sar Avg Pii Fil Reverse Genius Genius Exercitus standing left holding patera altar right hand legionary standard left exergual legend R·Po Vi·Co letters indicated Roman Empire Rome Coin denarius diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.67 g axis 180° single round dark gray coin irregular edge worn surface sits white background showing faint raised outline standing figure smaller nearby shape variations lighter gray raised areas slightly darker gray recessed parts.