Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), (caesar 139–161); issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right; inscription VRELIVS CAES AVG PII F. Reverse: Minerva walking to the right, holding a spear in her raised right hand and a shield in her left; inscription T, IIII - COSII. Date: 159–160. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_244

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head cap right inscription VRELIVS CAES AVG PII F Reverse Minerva walking holding spear raised right hand shield left inscription T Iiii - Cosii Date 159–160 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.90 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn surface depicting profile person's head facing showing raised brow nose lips chin suggestion hair object irregular edges small dark spots patches discoloration visible colors gray dark gray small areas darker brownish-gray.