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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — issuer. Iconography: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right; legend 'AVRELIVS CAESAR AN TONINI A, G PII FI' all around. Reverse: Clementia (personification) stands frontally, head turned left, holding a patera in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left; legend 'TR POT III COS II' all around, 'CLEM' in section. Date: 148–149. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.91 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_137

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer Iconography Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right legend Avrelivs Caesar Tonini A G Pii Fi Reverse Clementia personification stands frontally head turned left holding patera right hand lifting hem robe Tr Pot Iii Cos Ii Clem section Date 148–149 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.91 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile man's head facing right curly hair beard set plain background coin silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights irregularities nicks edge.