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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), circa 159–160. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription 'AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F'. Reverse: Minerva walking right, holding a spear in her raised right hand and a shield visible at center in her left; inscription 'TR POT XIIII - COS II'. Subject: Roman deities (Minerva). Materials/style: Roman coin. Dimensions: diameters 16.0 mm and 17.5 mm, weight 3.22 g, axis 180°. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476).

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 circa 159–160 Obverse Head cap right inscription Avrelivs Caes Avg Pii F Reverse Minerva walking holding spear raised right hand shield visible center left Tr Pot Xiiii - Cos Ii Subject Roman deities Materials style Roman coin Dimensions diameters 16.0 mm 17.5 mm weight 3.22 g axis 180° Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded man facing hair rendered textured curls coin irregular edges small chips muted silver-gray color areas darker gray patina set plain white background.