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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription AVRELIVS CAES - AR AV, II F all around. Reverse: Minerva stands right; she holds a spear in her raised right hand, her left hand rests on a shield standing on the ground, inscription TR POT II -, OS II all around. Roman deities: Minerva (myth.); Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) — iconography: spears, shields. Date: 147–148. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Diameter: 16.5 mm and 18.5 mm; weight: 3.20 g; axis: 195°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A70_126

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (2.3Mo) / 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 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription AVRELIVS CAES - AR AV Ii F Reverse Minerva stands holds spear raised right hand left hand rests shield standing ground inscription TR POT II - Os Ii Roman deities myth heir throne iconography spears shields Date 147–148 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Diameter 16.5 mm 18.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 195° round metallic coin worn surface shown white background displaying raised central design vertical curved shapes coin's edges irregular surface scratches slight dents visible colors silver gray white background.