Caption

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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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_096

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued ca 145–147 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right legend Avrelivs Cae - Sar Avg P Reverse Spes walking left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe C O S - I I Iconography 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° round metallic object dark silver-gray surface sits white background object raised worn figure person draped clothing standing holding something hand areas lighter silver worn edges raised lines irregularities rim.