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 the right, inscription 'AVRELIVS CAES, VG PII F' all around; reverse: Virtus stands left, in his right hand he holds a parade dagger (parazonium), in his left hand a spear with the head downwards, inscription 'P - OT X - CO' all around; date: 155–156; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 16.0–16.5 mm; weight 2.78 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_199

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

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 inscription Avrelivs Caes Vg Pii F reverse Virtus stands left right hand holds parade dagger parazonium left hand spear head downwards P - Ot X - Co date 155–156 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 2.78 g axis 180° round metallic object worn surface showing raised relief human figure standing holding staff curved object object primarily silvery grey darker grey areas recesses lighter highlights raised portions edges irregular slightly dented faint tool marks scratches visible across surface.