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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), (caesar 139–161); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) — iconography: Antoninus Pius — iconography, personifications: Clementia. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, legend 'AVRELIVS CAESAR ANTO NINI AVG PII FIL' all 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 PO T VI COS' all around, with 'CLEM' in exergue. Date: 151–152. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.20 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 heir throne iconography personifications Clementia Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right legend Avrelivs Caesar Anto Nini Avg Pii Fil Reverse stands frontally head turned left holding patera right hand lifting hem robe Tr Po T Vi Cos Clem exergue Date 151–152 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180° small round metallic object worn surface showing raised relief person's profile facing featuring curly hair defined nose chin edge irregular slightly chipped places raised rim portrait visible colors shades gray silver white background.