Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issued during reign of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), ca. 155–156. Obverse: head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription 'AVRELIVS CAES, VG PII F'. Reverse: Virtus stands left, holding a parazonium (parade dagger) in his right hand and a spear with the head downwards in his left; inscription 'P•OT X•CO' (all around). Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 2.78 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_198

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued reign Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 ca 155–156 Obverse head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription Avrelivs Caes Vg Pii F Reverse Virtus stands left holding parazonium parade dagger right hand spear head downwards P•Ot X•Co Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 2.78 g axis 180° round metallic object worn relief profile person facing showing short hair facial features low relief edge irregular slightly dented shallow grooves scratches across surface visible colors silvery gray darker gray shadows subtle areas lighter gray sheen.