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Denarius depicting head of young Marcus Aurelius bare to right; inscription 'S CAES - AR' around. Reverse: Genius Exercitus (personification) standing left, holding a patera above an altar in his right hand and a legionary sign in his left; legend 'T VII -' around. Issued under Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180; caesar 139–161) and Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — issuer Antoninus Pius. Iconography notes: Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161), Genius Exercitus, personifications, altars, paterae, legionary signs. Date ca. 152–153 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver denarius, diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.67 g, axis 180°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A70_170

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (2.2Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius depicting head young Marcus Aurelius bare right inscription S Caes - Ar Reverse Genius Exercitus personification standing left holding patera altar right hand legionary sign left legend T Vii - Issued under Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer Antoninus Pius Iconography notes Marcus Aurelius heir throne personifications altars paterae legionary signs Date ca 152–153 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.67 g axis 180° single round slightly irregular metallic object sits centered white background appearing worn dull gray surface darker gray areas shallow scratches indentations small chip edge subtle raised recessed marks suggesting surface texture tones gray hints darker shadowing edges.