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, inscription 'COS' (fragmentary) circumferential. Issuers: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180; caesar 139–161) and Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Iconography: branches, personifications, Honos, cornucopias. Rome, Roman Empire. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.52 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_089

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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 Cos fragmentary Issuers Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Iconography branches personifications cornucopias Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.52 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised side-profile portrait man curly hair short beard coin primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows slight brownish patina spots irregular edges.