Caption

Denarius (with a hole), ca. 155–156. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap, facing right; legend AVRELVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F. Reverse: Aequitas standing left, holding scales in right hand and a staff (pertica) in left; legend TR POT X COS II. Materials: Roman silver coin. Diameter: ~17.0–17.5 mm. Weight: 3.20 g. Axis: 0°. Subjects: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180; heir to the throne 138–161), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), personification Aequitas. Location/style: Rome, Roman Empire.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_188

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Keywords

Denarius hole ca 155–156 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap facing right legend AVRELVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F Reverse Aequitas standing left holding scales right hand staff pertica legend TR POT X COS II Materials Roman silver coin Diameter ~17.0–17.5 mm Weight 3.20 g Axis 0° Subjects Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 heir throne 138–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 personification Aequitas Location style Rome Roman Empire round worn metallic object rough uneven surface small circular hole near edge object raised profile person relief facing right textured hair facial features irregular edges small chips dents colors visible shades gray silver darker charcoal tones white background.