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 cap to the right, legend 'AVRELIVS CAE' and 'AR AVG PII FIL' all around. Reverse: Minerva stands left, holds an owl in her outstretched right hand, rests her left hand on a shield and spear; legend '- VIII - C' all around. Roman deities (Minerva), owl motif, shields, spears; iconography related to Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161). Date: ca. 153–154. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (denarius): diameter 17.5 mm, weight 2.97 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_413

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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 cap right legend Avrelivs Cae Ar Avg Pii Fil Reverse Minerva stands left holds owl outstretched right hand rests left hand shield spear - Viii - C Roman deities owl motif shields spears iconography related heir throne Date ca 153–154 Roman Empire Rome Coin denarius diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.97 g axis 0° round worn coin dark gray surface sits white background coin raised weathered outline standing human figure center faint irregular rim edge subtle scratches small indentations visible surface.