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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; portrait heads, paludamentums. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a cap, facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III. Reverse: Bust of young Marcus Aurelius in a cloak (paludamentum), without headgear, right, legend AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS. Date: 140. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Medium: coin (denarius). Diameter obverse 16.0 mm, reverse 18.0 mm; weight 2.89 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_046

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 caesar 139–161 portrait heads paludamentums Obverse Head cap facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III Reverse Bust young Marcus Aurelius cloak paludamentum headgear right legend AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS Date 140 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Medium coin denarius Diameter obverse 16.0 mm reverse 18.0 mm weight 2.89 g axis 180 degrees round metallic coin weathered surface showing raised profile bearded man facing featuring textured hair facial details coin displays irregular rim variations surface depth wear darker gray tones lighter silvery highlights across face background plain white.