Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of young Marcus Aurelius without a covering, in paludamentum, right, legend 'AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII FIL'. Reverse: Minerva stands left, holds an owl in her outstretched right hand, rests her left hand on a shield and spear; inscription 'R·OT·VIIII·COS·II' (R OT VIIII COS II). Roman deities; iconography: Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne), Minerva, owls, shields, spears, paludamentum. Date: 154–155. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Materials/measurements: AV, diameter 17.5 mm, weight 3.50 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_181

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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 Bust young Marcus Aurelius covering paludamentum right legend Avrelivs Caesar Avg Pii Fil Reverse Minerva stands left holds owl outstretched right hand rests left hand shield spear inscription R·Ot·Viiii·Cos·Ii R Ot Viiii Cos Ii Roman deities iconography heir throne owls shields spears Date 154–155 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin denarius Materials measurements Av diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.50 g axis 180° small round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile person facing curly hair beard wears draped garment visible shoulder object uneven edge small chips indentations ring raised decorative elements central profile visible colors shades gray silver dark gray.