Caption

Denarius, ca. 147–148. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a covering, with drapery on the left shoulder, right; inscribed 'AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F'. Reverse: Minerva stands right, holds a spear in her raised right hand, rests her left hand on a shield standing on the ground; inscribed 'TR POT II - COS II'. Issuers: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Iconography: Roman deities, shields, Minerva, spears. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_124

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius ca 147–148 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius covering drapery left shoulder right inscribed Avrelivs Cae - Sar Avg Pii F Reverse Minerva stands holds spear raised right hand rests left hand shield standing ground Tr Pot Ii - Cos Ii Issuers Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Iconography Roman deities shields spears Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.95 g axis 0° single circular metallic object uneven edge showing carved figure standing holding tall vertical object draped clothing rounded shield- form beside figure surface worn textured areas faint raised markings perimeter visible colors shades gray dark gray muted silver.