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 ... SAR AVG PII F'. Reverse: Personification Honos stands left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left; inscriptions 'C O - S - I I' around. Date ca. 145–147. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 3.50 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_086

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Rights managed

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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 legend Avrelivs .. Sar Avg Pii F Reverse Personification Honos stands left holding branch right hand cornucopia inscriptions C O - S - I I Date ca 145–147 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 3.50 g axis 180° circular metallic object dark gray surface showing raised depiction robed human figure standing arms extended surrounded slightly irregular rim object displays areas lighter gray metal catches light small worn spots set plain white background.