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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), (caesar 139–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cover to the right, inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR - AVG PII F COS. Reverse: Iuventas stands left, pours incense on a candelabrum with his right hand, holds a patera in his left, inscription IVVEN - TAS. Iconography: candelabra, paterae, Iuventas (personification). Date: 140–144, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin type: denarius; material: silver (incuse/denarius), weight 3.30 g; diameters 16.0–17.5 mm; axis 195°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cover right inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR - AVG PII F COS Reverse Iuventas stands left pours incense candelabrum right hand holds patera inscription IVVEN - TAS Iconography candelabra paterae personification Date 140–144 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin type denarius material silver incuse weight 3.30 g diameters 16.0–17.5 mm axis 195° round metallic coin worn textured surface showing profile person's head facing right featuring curly hair defined jawline coin silver-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised details background plain white.