Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), (caesar 139–161), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered to the right, inscription 'AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F' all around. Reverse: Mars stands frontally, head turned to the right, in his right hand a spear with the head down, his left hand rests on a shield, inscription 'TR POT XIIII, COS DESIG III' all around. Iconography includes Roman deities, shields, spears. Date: 159–160. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.0 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_237

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius uncovered right inscription Avrelivs Caesar Avg Pii F Reverse Mars stands frontally head turned right hand spear head down left hand rests shield Tr Pot Xiiii Cos Desig Iii Iconography includes Roman deities shields spears Date 159–160 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.75 g axis 0° round worn coin dark gray lighter gray highlights showing surface wear featuring faint raised outline standing figure center circular border small chips cracks rim subtle irregularities texture.