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 CAE SAR AVG PII F. Reverse: Minerva stands right, holding a spear in her raised right hand, left hand rests on a shield on the ground, inscription TR P OT III COS II. Roman deities iconography; shields, spears. Date: 148–149. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.66 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_139

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58.0Mb (2.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

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 CAE SAR AVG PII F Reverse Minerva stands holding spear raised right hand left hand rests shield ground inscription TR P OT III COS II deities iconography shields spears Date 148–149 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.66 g axis 180 degrees round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised profile bearded man facing coin displays ring raised small decorative marks profile uneven slightly chipped edge visible colors include shades gray dark gray silver.