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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap facing right, inscription 'A RELIVS CAE SAR AV PII F' all around. Reverse: personification Honos stands left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, with letters 'C - S - I I' around. Iconography: personifications, Honos, branches, cornucopias. Date: ca. 145–147. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver denarius, diameter 16.5 mm, weight 2.65 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_092

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse head young Marcus Aurelius cap facing right inscription Relivs Cae Sar Av Pii F Reverse personification Honos stands left holding branch right hand cornucopia letters C - S - I I Iconography personifications Honos branches cornucopias Date ca 145–147 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 16.5 mm weight 2.65 g axis 180° round dark gray metal object slightly uneven edge showing faint raised outline standing human figure center figure worn indistinct object's surface textured scratched appearance lighter gray highlights.