Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius bare, right; inscription 'AVRELIVS CAES AR AVG PII FI'. 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 COS II'. Date: 153–154. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium: silver coin. Dimensions: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 2.75 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_173

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius bare right inscription Avrelivs Caes Ar Avg Pii Fi Reverse Genius Genius Exercitus standing left holding patera altar right hand legionary sign left Tr Pot Viii Cos Ii Date 153–154 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium silver coin Dimensions diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.75 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile person side view object textured rim irregular indentations raised decorative elements edge visible colors shades gray silver dark gray subtle variations due wear lighting.