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Denarius; Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180; caesar 139–161) and Antoninus Pius (86–161, Roman emperor 138–161) issuer; Roman deities; iconography of Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, legend 'AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F'. Reverse: Minerva walking to the right, holding a spear in her raised right hand and a shield visible from the center, legend 'TR POT XIIII - C, II'. Date: 159–160. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.22 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_242

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Rights managed

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40.6Mb (1.8Mb) / 12.6in x 12.6in / 3767 x 3767 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer Roman deities iconography heir throne Obverse Head cap right legend Avrelivs Caes Avg Pii F Reverse Minerva walking holding spear raised right hand shield visible center Tr Pot Xiiii - C Ii Date 159–160 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.22 g axis 180° dark gray round coin worn uneven surface raised rim showing faint raised profile head ring indistinct raised marks edge coin displays variations lighter gray tones subtle brownish patches slightly irregular outer shape.