Caption

Denarius; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription VRELIVS CAES AVG PII F all around; reverse: Minerva walking to the right, holding a spear in her raised right hand and a shield in her left, inscription T·IIII·COSII all around. Issued by Antoninus Pius; Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne) iconography includes Roman deities, shields, spears. Date: 159–160. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 180°. Makers/issuers: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; emperor 161–180; caesar 139–161), Antoninus Pius (86–161; emperor 138–161).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_245

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius obverse head Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription VRELIVS CAES AVG PII F reverse Minerva walking holding spear raised right hand shield left inscription T·IIII·COSII Issued Antoninus Pius heir throne iconography includes Roman deities shields spears Date 159–160 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.90 g axis 180° Makers issuers 121–180 emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 86–161 emperor 138–161 round worn coin uneven edge matte metallic surface shades gray dark gray showing faint raised outline standing human figure center subtle wear marks shallow scratches across face areas slightly darker patina near rim.