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 Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription RELIVS CAE - S AVG P around. Reverse: Spes walking left, holding a flower in his right hand and lifting the hem of his robe with his left hand, inscription TR POT XIII - COS II around. Iconography: personifications, Spes. Date: 158–159. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium: coin (denarius). Diameter: 16.5–17.0 mm. Weight: 3.20 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_108

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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 cap right inscription RELIVS CAE - S AVG P Reverse Spes walking left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe left hand inscription TR POT XIII - COS II Iconography personifications Date 158–159 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium coin denarius Diameter 16.5–17.0 mm Weight 3.20 g Axis 180 degrees round worn metallic object uneven edge dull gray color sits plain white background object shallow raised indented areas forming simple profile- shape vertical ridge curved contour visible surface scratches small chips rim giving aged slightly irregular appearance.