Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription RELIVS CAES AN-TON AV, PII F around. Reverse: Spes walking to the left, holding a flower in his right hand and lifting the hem of his robe with his left hand, inscription TR POT X-II-COS II around. Date: 157–158. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_218

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse head cap right inscription RELIVS CAES -Ton Av Pii F Reverse Spes walking left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe left hand inscription TR POT X-II-COS II Date 157–158 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 165° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile bearded person facing surrounded raised rim textured areas object shades gray silver darker gray shadows lighter silver highlights set white background.