Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issued ca. 149–150. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription 'AVRELI AESAR ANT-ONINI AV, PII FIL'. Reverse: Clementia (personification) stands frontally, head turned left, holds a patera in her right hand and with her left lifts the hem of her robe; inscription 'R POT IIII - COS II' with control marks 'CL, M' in a section. Personifications; paterae. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm; weight 2.80 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_161

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued ca 149–150 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription Avreli Aesar Ant-Onini Av Pii Fil Reverse Clementia personification stands frontally head turned left holds patera right hand left lifts hem robe R Pot Iiii - Cos Ii control marks Cl M section Personifications paterae Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 180° round worn metallic object raised profile person's head relief showing short textured hair visible neck shoulder surface uneven chips small cracks edges patina giving varying dark gray silver tones background plain white.