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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; iconography: personifications, parazonium (attribute). Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription “AVRELIVS ANTON AVG PII F” all around. Reverse: Virtus standing left, holding a parade dagger (parazonium) in his right hand and a spear with the head down in his left, inscription “TR P X COS II” all around. Date: 155–156. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 16.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.60 g; axis 0°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A70_196

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (1.1Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer iconography personifications parazonium attribute Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription “AVRELIVS ANTON AVG PII F” Reverse Virtus standing left holding parade dagger right hand spear head down inscription “TR P X COS II” Date 155–156 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 3.60 g axis 0° circular metal coin raised relief profile person's head facing showing detailed curly hair short beard set smooth recessed background coin surface metallic gray darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights rim displays irregular edge small dents worn areas.