Caption

Denarius depicting head of Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F all around; reverse: Minerva advancing to the right, holding a spear in her raised right hand and a shield in her left, inscription TR POT XIIII - C, II all around. Issued by Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161, associated with iconography. Date ca. 159–160. Roman Empire, 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_243

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius depicting head Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F reverse Minerva advancing holding spear raised right hand shield left inscription TR POT XIIII - C Ii Issued Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 121–180 161–180 caesar 139–161 associated iconography Date ca 159–160 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.22 g axis 180° round dark metal disc uneven edges showing worn relief standing human figure profile surface smooth rough patches shallow raised areas suggesting worn designs mostly shades dark gray black brownish-gray spots background plain white.