Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); bust of young Marcus Aurelius bareheaded, wearing a paludamentum, facing right; obverse legend: AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII FIL. Reverse: Genius Exercitus (personification) standing left, holding a patera above an altar in his right hand and a legionary sign in his left; reverse legend: TR POT VI COS II. Date: 151–152. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin (denarius): diameter 18.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_167

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 bust young Marcus Aurelius bareheaded wearing paludamentum facing right obverse legend Avrelivs Cae Sar Avg Pii Fil Reverse Genius Exercitus personification standing left holding patera altar right hand legionary sign left reverse legend Tr Pot Vi Cos Ii Date 151–152 Roman Empire Rome Coin denarius diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 165° circular metallic object raised relief portrait bearded man profile showing curly hair facial hair surface worn textured uneven edges metal predominantly silvery gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter highlights raised details background object plain white.