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 facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS - PP TR P CO. Reverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a covering facing right, legend AVRELIVS CAESAR - AVG PII F COS. Date: 140. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Object: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diam. 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 2.84 g; axis 30°.
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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 facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS - PP TR P CO. Reverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a covering facing right, legend AVRELIVS CAESAR - AVG PII F COS. Date: 140. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Object: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diam. 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 2.84 g; axis 30°.

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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 iconography Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS - PP TR P CO Reverse young Marcus Aurelius covering legend AVRELIVS CAESAR - AVG PII F COS Date 140 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Object coin denarius Dimensions diam 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.84 g axis 30° worn circular coin raised profile person's head showing facial features hair details surface textured signs wear slight irregularity edges mostly gray darker lighter gray variations creating subtle highlights shadows background plain white.

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