Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription A·RELIVS·CAE·SAR·AVG·PII·F around. Reverse: Spes (personification) walking left, holding a flower in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left, inscription COS·I·I around. Iconography: Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161), flowers, personifications. Date ca. 145–147. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: denarius; diameter 17.5–19.0 mm, weight 3.25 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_099

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription A·RELIVS·CAE·SAR·AVG·PII·F Reverse Spes personification walking left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe left inscription COS·I·I Iconography heir throne flowers personifications Date ca 145–147 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 3.25 g axis 180° circular metallic coin raised profile head facing showing short curly hair defined nose chin coin surface worn scratches slight irregularities edge ring shallow raised markings portrait Visible colors include silver-gray tones coin white background.