Caption

Denarius (with a hole), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — issuer; personification Aequitas. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription 'AVRELVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F' (circumferential). Reverse: Aequitas standing left, holding scales in his outstretched right hand and a staff (pertica) in his left, inscription 'TR POT X COS II' (circumferential). Date: ca. 155–156. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_189

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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 hole Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer personification Aequitas Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription Avrelvs Caes Anton Avg Pii F circumferential Reverse Aequitas standing left holding scales outstretched right hand staff pertica Tr Pot X Cos Ii Date ca 155–156 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 0° round worn metal object dark gray surface showing irregular edges small hole near top faint raised contours suggest outline human profile draped clothing areas lighter darker gray patina subtle surface scratches dents.