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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, inscription AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII FIL. Reverse: Minerva standing left, holding an owl in her outstretched right hand, resting left hand on shield and spear, inscription TR POT V–III, COS II. Date: 153–154. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.42 g, axis 180°.

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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 facing right inscription AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII FIL Reverse Minerva standing left holding owl outstretched right hand resting hand shield spear inscription TR POT V–III Cos Ii Date 153–154 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.42 g axis 180° round worn coin raised profile person center showing head side view textured hair facial contours coin surface uneven dented irregular chipped edges shallow scratches pits visible across face coin shades dark gray silver white background.