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 C O S - I I around. Dating: 145–147. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–19.0 mm, weight 3.25 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_100

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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 Relivs Cae Sar Avg Pii F Reverse Spes personification walking left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe left inscription C O S - I I Dating 145–147 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 3.25 g axis 180 degrees single round coin irregular edge shown white background coin surface dark gray lighter gray highlights worn raised figure standing person draped robes faint marks shapes surface scratches dents.