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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 with laurel wreath to the right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS III; Reverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a covering to the right, legend AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS. Date: 140. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (denarius): diameter 17.0 mm, weight 2.98 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_041

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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 laurel wreath right legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS III Reverse young Marcus Aurelius covering legend AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS Date 140 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.98 g axis 15° round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person facing surrounded raised border irregular edge object primarily gray darker gray black areas small hints greenish brownish tones set plain white background.