Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — issuer. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription 'AVRELIVS CAE-SAR, PII F' all around. Reverse: Minerva standing right, holding a spear in her raised right hand, resting her left hand on a shield standing on the ground, inscription 'TR P OT III-COS II' all around. Iconography: Roman deities, Minerva, shields, spears. Date: 148–149. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.50 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_146

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription Avrelivs Cae-Sar Pii F Reverse Minerva standing holding spear raised right hand resting left hand shield standing ground Tr P Ot Iii-Cos Ii Iconography Roman deities shields spears Date 148–149 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.50 g axis 180° round worn metallic object irregular edge showing mostly dark gray surface areas darker blackish patches lighter gray highlights object visible seam crack subtle raised indented textures across face set plain white background.