Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of young Marcus Aurelius bare, facing right, inscribed S CAES - AR all around. Reverse: Genius Exercitus (personification) standing left, holding a patera above an altar in his right hand and a legionary sign in his left, inscribed T VII all around. Date: 152–153. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.67 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_169

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse head young Marcus Aurelius bare facing right inscribed S CAES - AR Reverse Genius Exercitus personification standing left holding patera altar right hand legionary sign left inscribed T VII Date 152–153 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.67 g axis 180° worn metallic round object raised profile relief face showing facial contours hair texture outline neck object irregular edge small chips surface scratches colors visible include silver-gray tones darker gray areas wear subtle highlights metal catches light background plain white.