Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), (caesar 139–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) — iconography: personifications, spears, Virtus (personification), parazonium (attribute). Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription VRELIVS CAES AN-TON AVG PII F all around. Reverse: Virtus stands left, holding a ceremonial dagger (parazonium) in his right hand and a spear with the head pointing downwards in his left, inscription TR PO T XI-COS II all around. Date: 156–157. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin. Dimensions: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.50 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_205

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 heir throne iconography personifications spears Virtus personification parazonium attribute Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription VRELIVS CAES -Ton Avg Pii F Reverse stands left holding ceremonial dagger right hand spear head pointing downwards inscription TR PO T XI-COS II Date 156–157 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin Dimensions diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.50 g axis 195° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded male figure facing surrounded raised rim decorative raised patterns edge shades silver gray darker recessed areas lighter highlights background white.