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 'ELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII F'. Reverse: Minerva standing right, holding a spear in her raised right hand, resting her left hand on a shield standing on the ground, legend 'POT I, - COS II'. Date: 147–148. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Diameter: 16.0–17.0 mm. Weight: 2.70 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_129

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Rights managed

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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 cap right legend Elivs Cae Sar Avg Pii F Reverse Minerva standing holding spear raised right hand resting left hand shield standing ground Pot I - Cos Ii Date 147–148 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object type coin denarius Diameter 16.0–17.0 mm Weight 2.70 g Axis 180° circular metallic object dark gray surface showing raised profile person's head facing right head textured curly hair defined neck worn uneven edges object subtle surface scratches.