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 without a cap to the right, inscription RELIVS CAES AN TON AVG PII around. Reverse: Aequitas (personification) stands left, holds scales in his outstretched right hand and a staff (pertica) in his left hand, inscription TR POT X - OS II around. Date: 155–156. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 15.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_187

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

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 cap right inscription RELIVS CAES Ton Avg Pii Reverse Aequitas personification stands left holds scales outstretched right hand staff pertica left hand inscription TR POT X - OS II Date 155–156 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 15.5–18.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° small round object worn metallic gray surface showing low-relief figure standing person draped garment extending arm hold long object object uneven edges surface scratches darker recessed areas accentuating relief colors gray darker gray tones white background.