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, inscription AVRELIVS - SAR AVG PII F. Reverse: Honos (personification) stands left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, with inscription C O - S - I I. Date: 145–147. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: silver coin. Dimensions: diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 3.50 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_085

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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 inscription AVRELIVS - SAR AVG PII F Reverse Honos personification stands left holding branch right hand cornucopia left inscription C O - S - I I Date 145–147 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium silver coin Dimensions diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 3.50 g axis 180° round metallic object raised profile person's head facing showing curly hair facial features relief object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows slight areas lighter sheen narrow rim edge.