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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), Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) — iconography; Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — iconography. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, legend AVRELIVS CAESAR ANTONINI A G PII FI. 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, CLEM in section. Date: 148–149 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (denarius): diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.91 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_138

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer heir throne iconography Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right legend AVRELIVS CAESAR ANTONINI G Pii Fi Reverse Clementia personification stands frontally head turned left holding patera right hand lifting hem robe legend TR POT III COS II Clem section Date 148–149 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.91 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge sits plain white background object predominantly dark gray lighter gray highlights surface raised showing outline standing human figure robes arm extended side surface bears irregular indentations scratches suggesting age wear.