Légende

denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), (caesar 139–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), flowers, personifications, Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) — iconography, Spes (personification). Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius uncovered to right, inscription AVRELIVS CAE-SAR AVG PII F all around. Reverse: Spes walking left, holding a flower in her right hand and lifting the hem of her robe with her left, inscription C O-S-I I all around. Date: 145–147. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (denarius): diameter 18.0 mm, weight 3.36 g, axis 0°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A70_097

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (2.4Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 flowers personifications heir throne iconography Spes personification Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius uncovered right inscription AVRELIVS CAE-SAR AVG PII F Reverse walking left holding flower right hand lifting hem robe inscription C O-S-I I Date 145–147 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.36 g axis 0° worn metallic coin raised profile man's head facing showing curly hair short beard set shiny silver-gray surface darker recessed areas slight irregular edges.