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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), (caesar 139–161); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Iconography: Head of Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription AVR S CAES AN - TON AVG PII F around; reverse: Spes (personification) walking left, holding a flower in her right hand, lifting the hem of her robe with her left hand, inscription TR POT XIII - COS II around. Date: 158–159. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.12 g, axis 195°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Iconography Head cap right inscription AVR S CAES - Ton Avg Pii F reverse Spes personification walking left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe left hand inscription TR POT XIII - COS II Date 158–159 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–18.0 mm weight 3.12 g axis 195° round metallic coin worn dark gray surface showing raised profile bearded man curly hair facing coin edge irregular small chips cracks relief details include man's facial features beard neck shoulders subtle highlights shadows giving slightly shiny silver-gray appearance darker gray recesses.