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 without a covering to the right, inscription 'AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII FIL'. Reverse: Minerva stands left, holding an owl in her outstretched right hand, resting her left hand on a shield and spear, inscriptions 'TR POT V - III -' and 'COS II'. Date: ca. 153–154. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Diameter: 17.5–18.0 mm. Weight: 3.42 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_176

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius covering right inscription Avrelivs Cae - Sar Avg Pii Fil Reverse Minerva stands left holding owl outstretched right hand resting left hand shield spear inscriptions Tr Pot V - Iii - Cos Ii Date ca 153–154 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm Weight 3.42 g Axis 180° round worn coin uneven slightly scalloped edge shown white background dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas faint outline standing human figure center subtle surface scratches chips rim.