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Coin: Denarius with Head of Marcus Aurelius (obv) and Minerva (rev)

Issuing Authority Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius
Culture Roman
Title Coin: Denarius with Head of Marcus Aurelius (obv) and Minerva (rev)
Date 159–160
Medium Silver
Dimensions Overall: 11/16 in. (1.8 cm)
Weight: 0.12 oz. (3.32 g)
Axis 12:00
Credit Line Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 2000.342.88

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Description:
Obverse: Bare head of Marcus Aurelius right. Inscription around.
Reverse: Helmeted Minerva, advancing right; holds spear in right hand and round shield in left. Inscription around.

Inscriptions:
Obverse: AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F.
Reverse: TR POT XIIII COS II.


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