Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — issuer. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, legend RELIVS CAES AN-TON AVG PII. Reverse: Aequitas (personification) stands left, holds scales in his outstretched right hand and a staff (pertica) in his left hand, legend TR POT X — OS II. Date: 155–156. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 15.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_186

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right legend RELIVS CAES -Ton Avg Pii Reverse Aequitas personification stands left holds scales outstretched right hand staff pertica left hand legend TR POT X Os Ii Date 155–156 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 15.5–18.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile head side view wreath- pattern curls surrounded ring irregular markings colors visible include silver-gray dark gray subtle darker shadows.