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 stands left, holds an owl in her outstretched right hand, rests left hand on shield and spear, inscription 'TR POT - VIIII - COS' around. Iconography: Roman deities, Minerva; Marcus Aurelius (heir) — owls, spears, shields. Date: 154–155 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: dia. 16.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.01 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_184

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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 stands left holds owl outstretched right hand rests hand shield spear Tr Pot - Viiii - Cos Iconography Roman deities heir owls spears shields Date 154–155 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin dia 16.5–18.5 mm weight 3.01 g axis 0° round worn metallic object dark gray color sits white background surface raised shallow relief standing human- figure holding long vertical staff shorter object figure’s outline drapery visible smoothed wear object’s edges irregular slightly chipped metal surface exhibits subtle scratches variations dark gray tones.