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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, legend 'AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F'. Reverse: Minerva advancing right, holding a spear in her raised right hand and a shield in her left (shield visible from center), legend 'TR POT XIIII - COS II'. Date: 159–160. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Coin type/material: silver denarius. Measurements: diameters 16.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.22 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head cap right legend Avrelivs Caes Avg Pii F Reverse Minerva advancing holding spear raised right hand shield left shield visible center Tr Pot Xiiii - Cos Ii Date 159–160 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Coin type material silver denarius Measurements diameters 16.0–17.5 mm weight 3.22 g axis 180° small round metal object worn uneven edge showing raised depiction standing human figure holding long object draped cloth curved raised shape near figure's shoulder surface scratches dents areas wear visible colors shades gray silver small darker gray areas.