Caption

Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), (caesar 139–161); Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — issuer; Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) — iconography: personifications, parazonium (attribute), helmets, Virtus (personification), spears. Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius without a covering, in paludamentum, right; inscription: VRELIVS - CAES AVG P IF (all around). Reverse: Virtus stands right with his left foot on a lying helmet, holding a spear pointed down in his right hand and a parade dagger (parazonium) in his left; inscription: R POT XIII - , OS II (all around), in SC fields. Date: 159–160. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: dia. 25.5–26.5 mm; weight 8.30 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_110

License type

Rights managed

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47.2Mb (3.3Mb) / 13.5in x 13.5in / 4063 x 4063 (300dpi)

Keywords

Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer heir throne iconography personifications parazonium attribute helmets Virtus personification spears Obverse Bust covering paludamentum right inscription Vrelivs - Caes Avg P Reverse stands left foot lying helmet holding spear pointed down right hand parade dagger left R Pot Xiii - Os Ii SC fields Date 159–160 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin dia 25.5–26.5 mm weight 8.30 g axis 0° circular worn object rough uneven surface showing mostly brown tones areas dark greenish patina small patches teal muted red near edge faint raised shapes irregular textures across face weathered corroded appearance.