Caption

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 uncovered to the right, inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F. Reverse: Spes (personification) walking left, holding a flower in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left, inscription COS II. Date ca. 145–147. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm, weight 3.36 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_098

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius uncovered right inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F Reverse Spes personification walking left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe left inscription COS II Date ca 145–147 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.36 g axis 0° round metallic coin worn dark gray surface showing raised figure profile standing draped long garment object outstretched hand coin edge irregular small nicks slightly flattened area colors visible shades gray silver.