Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180), ca. 161. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered, with drapery on the left shoulder, facing right; inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F. Reverse: Pietas personified standing left, holding two children with two more children at her feet raising their hands; inscription TR POT XV COS III. Bronze? coin; Roman Imperial, Rome; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.22 g, axis 180°.
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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180), ca. 161. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered, with drapery on the left shoulder, facing right; inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F. Reverse: Pietas personified standing left, holding two children with two more children at her feet raising their hands; inscription TR POT XV COS III. Bronze? coin; Roman Imperial, Rome; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.22 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 ca 161 Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius uncovered drapery left shoulder facing right inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F Reverse Pietas personified standing left holding two children two children feet raising hands inscription TR POT XV COS III Bronze coin Roman Imperial Rome diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.22 g axis 180° circular metallic coin weathered gray silver surface showing raised profile bearded man facing right surrounded band raised decorative elements rim uneven edges slightly darker patina recessed areas hint greenish discoloration small spot face.

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