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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, heir to the throne 138–161 — iconography: heads (portraits), paludamentums. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath to the right, inscription NINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS II around. Reverse: Bust of young Marcus Aurelius in cloak (paludamentum), headless, facing right, inscription AVRELIVS CAE R AVG PII F COS around. Date ca. 140. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.21 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_044

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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 paludamentums Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription NINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS II Reverse Bust young Marcus Aurelius cloak paludamentum headless facing right inscription AVRELIVS CAE R AVG PII F COS Date ca 140 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.21 g axis 165° circular metallic object raised profile person's head facing showing short hair short beard surrounded raised border series small raised marks edge object mostly gray darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights set white background.