Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); bust of young Marcus Aurelius uncovered, in paludamentum, right; AV ELIVS CAES - AR AVG PII F all around; obverse: Bust of young Marcus Aurelius right; reverse: Minerva stands left, holds an owl in her outstretched right hand, rests her left hand on a shield and spear, TR POT - VIIII -, II all around; iconography: Minerva, owls, shields, spears; date: ca. 154–155; Roman Empire; Rome; coin (denarius); diameter 16.5–17.0 mm; weight 2.85 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_417

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 bust young Marcus Aurelius uncovered paludamentum right Av Elivs Caes - Ar Avg Pii F obverse Bust young Marcus Aurelius right reverse Minerva stands left holds owl outstretched right hand rests left hand shield spear Tr Pot - Viiii - Ii iconography owls shields spears date ca 154–155 Roman Empire Rome coin denarius diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven surface rough edges showing raised central figure- shape surrounding shallow indentations object primarily gray variations darker lighter gray tones faint highlights set plain white background.