Caption

Denarius (with a hole), 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 to the right, inscription 'AVREL, S CAE - SAR AVG PII F' (circumferential). Reverse: Honos (personification) standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription (circumferential). Iconography: personifications, Honos, branches, cornucopias. Date: ca. 145–147 CE. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.81 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_093

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Keywords

Denarius hole Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription Avrel S Cae - Sar Avg Pii F circumferential Reverse Honos personification standing left holding branch right hand cornucopia left Iconography personifications branches cornucopias Date ca 145–147 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 2.81 g axis 195° worn round metal object gray metallic surface showing raised profile human head relief edge irregular circular hole near side surface showing scratches small dents areas darker lighter gray tones.