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 right, inscription ELIVS CAES AN-TON all around. Reverse: Virtus standing left, holding a parade dagger (parazonium) in his right hand and a spear with the head down in his left, inscription X-COS II all around. Date: 155–156. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 16.0–17.0 mm; weight 3.60 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_193

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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 inscription ELIVS CAES -Ton Reverse Virtus standing left holding parade dagger parazonium right hand spear head down inscription X-COS II Date 155–156 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 3.60 g axis 0° small round metallic object uneven edge shown white background displaying raised figure relief wearing draped clothing long staff textured decorative border elements worn surfaces visible colors include shades gray silver darker gray areas.