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 uncovered to the right, legend 'AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F'. Reverse: Mars stands frontally, head turned to right; in his right hand he holds a spear with the head down, left hand rests on a shield; legend 'TR POT XIIII, COS DESIG III'. Date: 159–160. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (silver): diameter 17.0 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_236

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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 Marcus Aurelius uncovered right legend Avrelivs Caesar Avg Pii F Reverse Mars stands frontally head turned right hand holds spear head down left hand rests shield Tr Pot Xiiii Cos Desig Iii Date 159–160 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.75 g axis 0° single round metal coin pictured white background showing worn raised profile person facing short curly hair beard coin surface grey darker patina visible cracks edge chips faint border portrait.