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 'AVRELIVS CAESAR AN T, I AV, PII FI' (all around). Reverse: Clementia stands frontally, head turned left, holding a patera in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left, inscription 'TR POT III - COS I' (all around), with 'CLEM' in field. Date: 148–149. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Object type: coin (denarius). Diameter: 18.0 mm. Weight: 3.00 g. Axis: 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_134

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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 Avrelivs Caesar T I Av Pii Fi Reverse Clementia stands frontally head turned left holding patera right hand lifting hem robe Tr Pot Iii - Cos I Clem field Date 148–149 Place Rome Roman Empire Object type coin denarius Diameter 18.0 mm Weight 3.00 g Axis 195° round dark gray metal coin uneven edges sits centered white background showing raised depiction standing robed figure profile outstretched arm draped garments small raised decorative marks rim colors visible include dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas white background.