Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII F circumferential. Reverse: Honos (personification) stands left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription C O S I I circumferential. Ca. 145–147. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.0–18.5 mm; weight 3.56 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_081

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII F circumferential Reverse Honos personification stands left holding branch right hand cornucopia left inscription C O S I I circumferential Ca 145–147 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.56 g axis 180° round metallic coin dark silver-gray patina showing wear irregular edges featuring relief profile person curly hair short beard facing coin surface raised decorative edges ring embossed characters portrait visible colors include dark silver-gray lighter silvery highlights raised areas small darker gray shadows recessed parts.