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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a covering, with drapery on the left shoulder; inscription AVRELIVS CAES 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; inscription POTII COS I. Date ca. 147–148. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.55 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_127

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius covering drapery left shoulder inscription AVRELIVS CAES PII F Reverse Minerva stands right holds spear raised right hand rests left hand shield standing ground inscription POTII COS I Date ca 147–148 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.55 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn dark gray surface showing raised profile person facing profile includes short curly hair defined nose chin coin uneven edges surface scratches lighter gray highlights raised areas darker gray recessed parts background plain white.