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 covering to the right, inscription “AVRELIVS CAES - AR AVG PII FIL.” Reverse: Genius (Genius Exercitus) standing left, holding a patera above an altar in his right hand and a legionary sign in his left, inscription “TR POT VIII - C, S II.” Iconography: Genius Exercitus (personification), Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne), personifications, altars, paterae, legionary symbols. Date: 153–154. Culture/place: Roman Empire; Rome. Object type/material: Coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 16.5–18.0 mm; weight 3.22 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_171

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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 covering right inscription “AVRELIVS CAES - AR AVG PII FIL.” Reverse Genius Genius Exercitus standing left holding patera altar right hand legionary sign left inscription “TR POT VIII - C S II.” Iconography personification heir throne personifications altars paterae legionary symbols Date 153–154 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material Coin denarius Dimensions diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.22 g axis 180° small circular metallic object raised profile person relief showing head neck side view surface worn irregular textured edges indentations object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows slight lighter highlights raised areas background white.