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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; Marcus Aurelius, heir to the throne 138–161 — iconography. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius bare, right; inscription ANTONINVS·AVG·PIVS·PP. Reverse: head of young Marcus Aurelius bare, left; inscription AVRELIVS·CAES·AVG·PII·F·COS·DES. Date: 139. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–16.5 mm; weight 3.05 g; axis 150°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_034

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 caesar 139–161 heir throne 138–161 iconography Obverse head Antoninus Pius bare right inscription ANTONINVS·AVG·PIVS·PP Reverse young Marcus Aurelius bare left inscription AVRELIVS·CAES·AVG·PII·F·COS·DES Date 139 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 3.05 g axis 150° round metallic coin worn surface showing profile bearded man facing visible neck hair texture coin shades gray silver darker gray patina brownish spots sits plain white background.