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, facing 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 C O S (circumferential). Date: ca. 145–147. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: silver coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm; weight 3.52 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_090

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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 facing right inscription AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII F circumferential Reverse Honos personification stands left holding branch right hand cornucopia left inscription C O S Date ca 145–147 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium silver coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.52 g axis 180° small round metallic object uneven edge showing raised relief standing human figure draped long garment staff object hand curved item surface worn shallow scratches slight dents metal dark gray areas lighter gray subtle greenish tarnish.