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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), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) — iconography: Roman deities, Minerva; shields, spears. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription AVRELIVS CAE-SAR AVG PII F around. Reverse: Minerva stands right, she holds a spear in her raised right hand, her left rests on a shield standing on the ground, inscription R POT III-COS II around. Date: 148–149. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diam. 17.5–18.0 mm; weight 3.55 g; axis 30°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_143

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer heir throne iconography Roman deities Minerva shields spears Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription AVRELIVS CAE-SAR AVG PII F Reverse stands holds spear raised right hand left rests shield standing ground inscription R POT III-COS II Date 148–149 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diam 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.55 g axis 30° circular metallic object raised profile person's head facing right surrounded raised rim irregular edge textured surface details small worn areas visible colors shades gray silver.