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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) — iconography: personifications, fruits, standing Fides, ears of corn, baskets. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a covering, with drapery on the left shoulder, right; legend AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII F. Reverse: Fides stands right; in his lowered right hand he holds ears of corn, in his outstretched left hand he holds a basket of fruit; legend R POT II COS II. Date: 147–148. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.70 g; axis 0°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 heir throne iconography personifications fruits standing Fides ears corn baskets Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius covering drapery left shoulder right legend AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII F Reverse Fides stands lowered right hand holds ears outstretched left hand holds basket fruit legend R POT II COS II Date 147–148 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 2.70 g axis 0° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central figure standing person wearing draped garment holding something hanging extending hand outward coin rim decorative beading irregular edges visible colors shades gray silver.