Caption

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 cap to the right, legend 'AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F' all around. Reverse: Honos (personification) standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left. Date: ca. 145–147. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.92 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_078

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right legend Avrelivs Caesar Avg Pii F Reverse Honos personification standing left holding branch right hand cornucopia left Date ca 145–147 Place Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 2.92 g axis 180° round metallic object dark gray surface showing wear irregular edges featuring raised relief figure robed person standing small platform branching objects hand beaded border part rim lighter gray highlights raised areas.