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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. Iconography: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap facing right; legend VRELIVS CAESAR ANTONINI AVG PII FIL around. Reverse: Clementia 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, I COS II around, CLEM in section. Date: ca. 151–152. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (denarius): diameters 17.0 mm and 19.0 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_159

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer Iconography Head young Marcus Aurelius cap facing right legend VRELIVS CAESAR ANTONINI AVG PII FIL Reverse Clementia stands frontally head turned left holding patera right hand lifting hem robe legend TR POT I Cos Ii Clem section Date ca 151–152 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius diameters 17.0 mm 19.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile man's head short curly hair beard coin's rim irregular slightly chipped places surface displays textured patina small scratches Predominant colors silver-gray darker gray shadows subtle lighter highlights.