Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), Caesar 139–161; Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — issuer; Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne 138–161) — iconography: helmets, personifications, parazonium (attribute), Virtus (personification), spears. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius bare, with drapery on the left shoulder, right; inscription AVREVS CAES-AVG PI. Reverse: Virtus standing right with left foot on a fallen helmet, holding a spear pointed down in his right hand and a parade dagger (parazonium) in his left; inscription TR POT XIII — COS II. Date: 158–159. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_230

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Rights managed

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36.8Mb (2.0Mb) / 12.0in x 12.0in / 3585 x 3585 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer heir throne 138–161 iconography helmets personifications parazonium attribute Virtus personification spears Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius bare drapery left shoulder right inscription AVREVS CAES-AVG PI Reverse standing left foot fallen helmet holding spear pointed down right hand parade dagger left inscription TR POT XIII Cos Ii Date 158–159 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 180° circular metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised profile bearded man facing figure curly hair defined beard neck visible facial features shoulder outline coin's edge irregular slightly rough areas wear small chips color silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter metallic highlights background coin plain white.