Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription VRELIVS CAES – AVG PII F all around. Reverse: Virtus stands right with his left foot on a lying helmet, holding a spear with the head down in his right hand and a parade dagger (parazonium) in his left; inscription TR POT XIII – COS II all around. Date: 158–159. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.22 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_232

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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 Obverse Head cap right inscription VRELIVS CAES – AVG PII F Reverse Virtus stands left foot lying helmet holding spear head down right hand parade dagger parazonium left inscription TR POT XIII – COS II Date 158–159 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.22 g axis 180° worn circular metallic object raised profile bearded head facing right showing curly hair facial features relief surface irregular edges textured aged patina areas darker lighter gray hints brownish discoloration.