Caption

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, with inscription 'C OS•II' circumferential. Twigs and cornucopias depicted. Date: 145–147. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.39 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_088

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Keywords

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 C Os•Ii Twigs cornucopias depicted Date 145–147 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.39 g axis 180° round metallic object worn irregular edge sits white background object dark gray lighter highlights raised areas faint embossed outline standing human figure outstretched arms draped clothing surrounded small raised circular irregular shapes.