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 ANTON AVG PII F. Reverse: Virtus standing left, holding a parade dagger (parazonium) in his right hand and a spear with the head down in his left, inscription R POT X COS II. Date ca. 156–157. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 16.0–16.5 mm; weight 3.35 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_204

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Rights managed

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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 inscription AVRELIVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F Reverse Virtus standing left holding parade dagger parazonium right hand spear head down inscription R POT X COS II Date ca 156–157 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 3.35 g axis 180° round metallic object dark gray surface sits white background showing slightly irregular edge areas wear object displays raised depiction standing human figure wearing short garment long staff hand extended decorative raised dots rim small marks figure.