Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a cap to the right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS III. Reverse: Bust of young Marcus Aurelius in a cloak (paludamentum), without headgear, facing right, inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS. Date ca. 140. Roman Empire. Coin, diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.52 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_049

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 caesar 139–161 Obverse Head cap right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS III Reverse Bust young Marcus Aurelius cloak paludamentum headgear facing right inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS Date ca 140 Roman Empire Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.52 g axis 180° round worn coin raised profile person's head facing showing curly hair visible neck shoulders coin surface textured aged visible crack near bottom irregular edges image several small areas blue-green discoloration coin dark gray lighter gray highlights white background.