Caption

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, legend 'AVRELIVS C – SAR AVG PII FIL'. Reverse: Minerva standing left, holds an owl in her outstretched right hand, rests left hand on a shield and spear, legend 'TR POT VIII COS II'. Date: 153–154, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 3.51 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_409

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

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 legend Avrelivs C – Sar Avg Pii Fil Reverse Minerva standing left holds owl outstretched right hand rests hand shield spear Tr Pot Viii Cos Ii Date 153–154 Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.51 g axis 180° single round metallic object worn textured surface shown white background object dark gray lighter gray highlights irregular edges small notches central raised area vertical elongated shape folds shallow grooves surrounded subtle marks rim.