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, right, legend AVRELIVS CAES - AR 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, legend TR POT VIII - C, S II. Iconography: Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne), personifications, altars, paterae, legionary symbols. Date: 153–154. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm; weight 3.22 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_172

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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 right legend AVRELIVS CAES - AR AVG PII FIL Reverse Genius Exercitus personification standing left holding patera altar right hand legionary sign left legend TR POT VIII - C S Ii Iconography heir throne personifications altars paterae legionary symbols Date 153–154 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 3.22 g axis 180° round worn metallic object uneven edge dark gray surface showing raised weathered relief standing human figure outstretched arm draped clothing object rests plain white background displays variations gray silvery highlights across textured surface.