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, flowers, Spes. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius without a cap to right, legend RELIVS CAES AN-TON AV, PII F around. Reverse: Spes walking left, holding a flower in his right hand, lifting the hem of his robe with his left hand, legend TR POT X-II-COS II all around. Date: 157–158. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), 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_219

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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 heir throne iconography personifications flowers Spes Obverse head cap right legend RELIVS CAES -Ton Av Pii F Reverse walking left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe left hand legend TR POT X-II-COS II Date 157–158 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 165° round worn metallic object uneven edge appearing dark gray lighter gray highlights showing raised weathered design includes vertical element adjacent textured shapes surface irregular pits scratches color palette dark gray light gray.