Caption

Denarius (with a hole). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANT AVG PIVS - PP TR, OS III' around. Reverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius uncovered facing right, inscription 'AVRELI CAESAR - AVG PII F COS' around. Issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161. Iconography: heads (portraits), pendants. Date: 140. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 2.42 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_051

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Rights managed

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51.2Mb (2.3Mb) / 14.1in x 14.1in / 4232 x 4232 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius hole Obverse Head Antoninus Pius laurel wreath facing right inscription Ant Avg Pivs - Pp Tr Os Iii Reverse young Marcus Aurelius uncovered Avreli Caesar - Avg Pii F Cos Issuer 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 caesar 139–161 Iconography heads portraits pendants Date 140 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Dimensions diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 2.42 g axis 0° round worn coin medallion raised profile person's head relief showing textured hair facial features circular decorative border edge object metallic shades gray dark gray areas lighter gray raised surfaces subtle brownish-gray patina spots small circular hole near top edge.