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 bare, draped on left shoulder, legend 'AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII F'. Reverse: Minerva stands right, holds spear in raised right hand, rests left hand on a shield on the ground, legend 'TR POT II COS II'. Date: 147–148. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver, dia. 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_123

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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 bare draped left shoulder legend Avrelivs Cae Sar Avg Pii F Reverse Minerva stands right holds spear raised right hand rests left hand shield ground Tr Pot Ii Cos Ii Date 147–148 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver dia 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.95 g axis 0° small round metallic object dark gray silver patina showing raised profile person's head curly hair facial features facing surrounded raised rim textured background surface wear scratches slight irregularities edge image contains white background surrounding object.