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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180; caesar 139–161). 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 'COS I' (circumferential). Issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Date: ca. 145–147. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 17.0–18.5 mm; weight 3.56 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_082

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 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 Cos I Issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Date ca 145–147 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.56 g axis 180° round metallic object worn surface sits white background object predominantly gray darker lighter silver tones showing irregular edges small chips features raised central figure long draped garment standing upright arms extended faint raised shapes curved marks figure subtle variations gray silver surface texture.