Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a covering to the right, inscription AVRELIVS C — SAR AVG PII FIL. Reverse: Minerva stands left, holds an owl in her outstretched right hand, rests her left hand on a shield and spear, inscription TR POT — VIII — COS II. Date: 153–154. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Material: coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 3.51 g; axis 180°.
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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). Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a covering to the right, inscription AVRELIVS C — SAR AVG PII FIL. Reverse: Minerva stands left, holds an owl in her outstretched right hand, rests her left hand on a shield and spear, inscription TR POT — VIII — COS II. Date: 153–154. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Material: coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 3.51 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 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius covering right inscription AVRELIVS C Sar Avg Pii Fil Reverse Minerva stands left holds owl outstretched right hand rests left hand shield spear inscription TR POT Viii Cos Ii Date 153–154 Place Rome Roman Empire Material coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.51 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn raised profile center surrounded patterned rim mostly silver-gray small areas darker gray faint greenish spots background plain white.

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