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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) issuer; Antoninus Pius (86–161), Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne 138–161) — iconography: Roman deities, shields, Mars, spears. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius without a cap facing right, legend 'AVRELIVS CAESAR A, PII F'. Reverse: Mars stands frontally, head turned left, right hand holding a spear with the head down, left hand resting on a shield, legend 'TR POT XIIII - COS II'. Date: 159–160. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 2.80 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_247

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer heir throne 138–161 iconography Roman deities shields Mars spears Obverse Head cap facing right legend Avrelivs Caesar A Pii F Reverse stands frontally head turned left right hand holding spear head down left hand resting shield Tr Pot Xiiii - Cos Ii Date 159–160 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 0° circular dark gray coin slightly irregular edge small nicks showing worn raised relief standing human figure forward arm raised down faint textured background coin surface visible scratches wear colors visible include dark gray lighter gray highlights subtle silver tones.