Caption

Denarius depicting Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered, with drapery on the left shoulder, right, inscription AVRELI-TON AVG PII F (circumferential); reverse: Spes walks left, holding a flower in his right hand, lifting the hem of his robe with his left hand, inscription TR POT X - II - COS II (circumferential). Issued ca. 157–158 by Antoninus Pius (86–161, Roman emperor 138–161) featuring Marcus Aurelius (121–180; heir/caesar 139–161; emperor 161–180). Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (denarius), diameter 15.5–16.5 mm, weight 2.77 g, axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_223

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius depicting Head Marcus Aurelius uncovered drapery left shoulder right inscription AVRELI-TON AVG PII F circumferential reverse Spes walks left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe left hand inscription TR POT X - II - COS II Issued ca 157–158 Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 featuring Marcus Aurelius 121–180 heir caesar 139–161 emperor 161–180 Roman Empire Rome Coin denarius diameter 15.5–16.5 mm weight 2.77 g axis 195° round dark gray metal coin irregular edges showing wear small nicks photographed white background coin's surface displays raised worn relief standing human figure profile arm bent extended faint suggestion several shallow marks decorative shapes figure colors visible dark gray coin lighter gray highlights raised areas white background.