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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 cap to the right, legend AVRELIVS CAE - AR AVG PII FIL. Reverse: Minerva stands left, holds an owl in her outstretched right hand, rests her left hand on a shield and spear, legend - VIII - C. Roman deities; owls; Minerva; shields; spears; Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) — iconography. Date: ca. 153–154. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Medium: coin (denarius). Diameter: 17.5 mm. Weight: 2.97 g. Axis: 0°.

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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 cap right legend AVRELIVS CAE - AR AVG PII FIL Reverse Minerva stands left holds owl outstretched right hand rests left hand shield spear legend - VIII - C Roman deities owls shields spears heir throne iconography Date ca 153–154 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Medium coin denarius Diameter 17.5 mm Weight 2.97 g Axis 0° worn circular metallic object raised profile person relief showing head side view facial features hair details coin surface textured small scratches irregularities edge uneven slight nicks visible colors shades gray silver white background.