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, legend 'AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F' around. Reverse: Minerva stands to right, holding a spear in her raised right hand, left hand resting on a shield standing on the ground, legend 'TR P OT III - COS II' around. Roman deities; iconography of Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161). Date: 148–149. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameters 17.5 mm and 18.5 mm, weight 2.66 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_140

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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 legend Avrelivs Cae - Sar Avg Pii F Reverse Minerva stands holding spear raised right hand left hand resting shield standing ground Tr P Ot Iii - Cos Ii Roman deities iconography heir throne Date 148–149 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameters 17.5 mm 18.5 mm weight 2.66 g axis 180° round metallic coin dark gray surface showing wear uneven edges featuring raised central figure standing person draped long garment holding vertical staff surrounded ring faint raised decorative marks small shapes visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights reflections subtle brownish tones worn areas set plain white background.