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 right, legend 'IVS CAES - ANTO' (circumferential). Reverse: Aequitas (personification) stands left, holds scales in outstretched right hand and a staff (pertica) in left hand, legend 'TR POT X - CO' (circumferential). Date: ca. 155–156. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Object type: coin (denarius). Diameter: 17.0–17.5 mm. Weight: 2.45 g. Axis: 0°. Icons: Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; iconography), personifications, staffs, scales.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_190

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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 cap right legend Ivs Caes - Anto circumferential Reverse Aequitas personification stands left holds scales outstretched right hand staff pertica left hand Tr Pot X - Co Date ca 155–156 Place Rome Roman Empire Object type coin denarius Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm Weight 2.45 g Axis 0° Icons heir throne iconography personifications staffs scales round silver-gray coin raised profile person's head facing showing curly hair facial features low relief visible wear surface scratches coin edge slightly irregular small indentations raised rim details background plain white.