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, inscription 'ELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F'. Reverse: Minerva standing right, holding a spear in her raised right hand and resting her left hand on a shield standing on the ground, inscription 'POT I, - COS II'. Date: ca. 147–148. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. 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_130

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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 inscription 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 ca 147–148 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 180° round dark gray metallic coin worn surface irregular edge sits centered white background coin faint raised outline standing human figure shallow curved marks near rim visible scratches subtle variations darker lighter gray surface.