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 'AVRELI AESAR ANTONINI AV PII FIL'. Reverse: Clementia (personification) stands frontally, head turned left, holding a patera in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left; inscription 'R POT IIII COS II', mint marks 'CL, M' in a section. Date ca. 149–150. 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_162

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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 Avreli Aesar Antonini Av Pii Fil Reverse Clementia personification stands frontally head turned left holding patera right hand lifting hem robe R Pot Iiii Cos Ii mint marks Cl M section Date ca 149–150 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 180° worn round metal coin irregular edge shown white background coin dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas faint human figure profile visible center arm extended hanging down outline draped garment surface scratches small chips slight cracks rim texture rough aged.