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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, facing right, legend ANTONINVS·AVG·PIVS·PP. Reverse: head of young Marcus Aurelius, bare, facing left, legend AVRELIVS·CAES·AVG·PII·F·COS·DES. Date: 139. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Medium: silver coin (denarius). Diameter: 16.0–16.5 mm. Weight: 3.05 g. Axis: 150°.

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LZT26A70_035

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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 bare facing right legend ANTONINVS·AVG·PIVS·PP Reverse young Marcus Aurelius facing left legend AVRELIVS·CAES·AVG·PII·F·COS·DES Date 139 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Medium silver coin denarius Diameter 16.0–16.5 mm Weight 3.05 g Axis 150° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile relief featuring curly hair facial contours object mainly gray silver darker gray patina spots tarnish edges slightly irregular wear background plain white.