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, bare, drapery on left shoulder, inscription 'VS CAE - SAR A' around. Reverse: Minerva standing left, holds an owl in outstretched right hand, rests left hand on shield and spear, inscription 'TR POT - VIIII - COS' around. Iconography includes Roman deities (Minerva), owls, spears, shields. Date: ca. 154–155. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.01 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_183

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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 bare drapery left shoulder inscription Vs Cae - Sar A Reverse Minerva standing left holds owl outstretched right hand rests hand shield spear Tr Pot - Viiii - Cos Iconography includes Roman deities owls spears shields Date ca 154–155 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.5 mm weight 3.01 g axis 0° round metallic object worn raised profile person's head facing right showing short curly hair neck irregular edges small chips object primarily gray darker lighter gray variations subtle metallic sheen set plain white background.