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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: Minerva (myth.), Roman deities, spears, shields. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a covering, with drapery on the left shoulder, right; legend AVRELIVS CAE-S, 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; legend POT II-COSI. Date: 147–148. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), 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_128

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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 Minerva myth Roman deities spears shields Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius covering drapery left shoulder right legend AVRELIVS CAE-S Pii F Reverse stands holds spear raised right hand rests left hand shield standing ground legend POT II-COSI Date 147–148 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.55 g axis 180° round flat object worn rough surface shades dark gray lighter gray sits white background object faint shallow raised lines forming outline standing humanlike silhouette holding long vertical shape rim slightly irregular small chips scratches across surface.