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, legend 'R•OT•VIIII•COS•II'. Date: ca. 154–155. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; silver; diameter 17.5 mm; weight 3.50 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_182

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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 R•Ot•Viiii•Cos•Ii Date ca 154–155 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.50 g axis 180° worn circular metallic object grey-silver surface features raised depiction standing human figure profile wearing tall headdress holding long staff hand extending hand outward figure surrounded decorative dotted border irregular edge indentations metal varied textures subtle shadows shades grey silver.