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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. Heads (portraits). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS - PP TR P CO' all around. Reverse: head of young Marcus Aurelius without a covering facing right, legend 'AVRELIVS CAESAR - AVG PII F COS' all around. Date: 140. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Object: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.84 g, axis 30°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_043

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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 Heads portraits Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg Pivs - Pp Tr P Co Reverse young Marcus Aurelius covering Avrelivs Caesar - Avg Pii F Cos Date 140 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Object coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.84 g axis 30° single round coin worn metallic surface shades gray dark gray showing raised profile person's head curly hair visible neck set slightly textured background coin edge irregular slightly chipped places faint raised markings perimeter.