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 ELIVS C AESAR AVG PII. Reverse: Spes walking to the left, holding a flower in her right hand, lifting the hem of her robe with her left, inscription TR PO T COS II. Date: 146–147. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.98 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_117

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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 ELIVS C AESAR AVG PII Reverse Spes walking left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe inscription TR PO T COS II Date 146–147 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.98 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn surface uneven edges showing raised profile person facing curly hair facial features low relief object primarily gray darker lighter gray areas slight brownish discoloration spots sits white background.