Caption

Denarius, ca. 153–154. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius bare, right; legend '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; legend 'TR POT VIII - COS II'. Issuers: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; caesar 139–161) and Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Iconography: Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne), altars, Genius Exercitus (personification), personifications, paterae, legionary signs. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 2.75 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_174

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius ca 153–154 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius bare right legend 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 Issuers Marcus Aurelius 121–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Iconography heir throne altars personification personifications paterae legionary signs Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.75 g axis 180° round metallic object worn surface irregular edges appearing dark gray lighter gray highlights sits centered white background object raised indented areas suggesting faint central vertical shape surrounding shallow relief small scratches uneven textures across face.