Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issued ca. 145–147. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, legend 'AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG P, IF' around. Reverse: Spes walking left, holding a flower in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left, legend 'C O S - I I' around. Iconography: Marcus Aurelius; Antoninus Pius (issuer); personification Spes; flowers. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver; diameter 17.0–19.0 mm; weight 3.22 g; axis 180°.
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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issued ca. 145–147. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, legend 'AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG P, IF' around. Reverse: Spes walking left, holding a flower in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left, legend 'C O S - I I' around. Iconography: Marcus Aurelius; Antoninus Pius (issuer); personification Spes; flowers. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver; diameter 17.0–19.0 mm; weight 3.22 g; axis 180°.

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