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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), ca. 139–161 as caesar; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); iconography: head of young Marcus Aurelius right, uncovered, legend AVRELIVS CAE SAR VG PII FIL all around; reverse: Genius (Genius Exercitus) standing left, holding a patera above an altar in his right hand and a legionary standard in his left, legend TR POT VII COS II all around. Date: 152–153. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.90 g; axis 0°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 ca 139–161 caesar issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 iconography head young Marcus Aurelius right uncovered legend AVRELIVS CAE SAR VG PII FIL reverse Genius Genius Exercitus standing left holding patera altar right hand legionary standard left legend TR POT VII COS II Date 152–153 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 0° circular metallic object raised relief depicting profile man's head facing right showing curly hair beard set plain white background metal surface silvery gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter highlights raised areas rim irregular edges small chips.