Caption

Denarius, ca. 145–147. 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; twigs, cornucopias present; inscription 'C OS - I I' (circumferential). Issuer: Antoninus Pius; makers/figures: Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne), Antoninus Pius. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (metal): diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.39 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_087

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Keywords

Denarius ca 145–147 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 twigs cornucopias present C Os - I I Issuer Antoninus Pius makers figures Marcus Aurelius heir throne Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin metal diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.39 g axis 180° circular metallic object dark gray surface showing raised profile person facing curly hair neck shoulder object irregular edge subtle surface scratches wear background white empty visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights white.