Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; depiction/iconography: incense, patera, candelabrum, Iuventas (personification). Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius bare, right, legend AVRELIVS CAE SAR A, GP, IFC, around. Reverse: Iuventas standing left, pouring incense on a candelabrum with right hand, holding a patera in left, legend IVVEN TAS, around. Date: 140–144. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Weight: 3.25 g. Diameter: 17.0–17.5 mm. Axis: 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_053

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 161–180 caesar 139–161 depiction iconography incense patera candelabrum Iuventas personification Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius bare right legend AVRELIVS CAE SAR A Gp Ifc Reverse standing left pouring incense right hand holding legend IVVEN TAS Date 140–144 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Weight 3.25 g Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm Axis 15° round metallic object dark gray slightly worn surface sits white background object raised depiction standing robed figure outstretched arms small raised irregular shapes decorative elements figure rim uneven small chips indentations color palette includes shades lighter gray highlights.