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, legend 'AVRELIVS CAES - AR AV, II F' all around. Reverse: Minerva stands to right, holding a spear in her raised right hand, left hand resting on a shield standing on the ground, legend 'TR POT II - OS II' all around. Date: 147–148. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 16.5–18.5 mm; weight 3.20 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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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 legend Avrelivs Caes - Ar Av Ii F Reverse Minerva stands holding spear raised right hand left hand resting shield standing ground Tr Pot Ii - Os Ii Date 147–148 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 16.5–18.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 195° round metallic object worn surface irregular edges showing raised profile relief human head side view textured hair visible neck placed plain white background visible colors silver-gray object white background.