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Marcus Aurelius Denarius (Obverse: Laureate Head of Marcus Aurelius Facing Right; Reverse: Pietas Sacrificing to the Left, Holding Box in Left Arm)
Marcus Aurelius Denarius (Obverse: Laureate Head of Marcus Aurelius Facing Right; Reverse: Pietas Sacrificing to the Left, Holding Box in Left Arm)

Marcus Aurelius Denarius (Obverse: Laureate Head of Marcus Aurelius Facing Right; Reverse: Pietas Sacrificing to the Left, Holding Box in Left Arm)

Artist
CultureRoman
Date161-180 CE
MediumSilver
Classificationscoins & medals
Credit LineGift of William H. Race
Object number2012.37.2.52
DescriptionMarcus Aurelius Denarius from a collection of 211 Ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Persian coins: Five boxes of coins, each coin mounted on a card with descriptive text, and one case box with 24 compartments and glass-topped cover, containing 28 coins. See attached list in Text Entries.
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Denarius: Laureate Bust of Antoninus Pius Right; Marcus Aurelius Bare Head Left on Reverse
Denarius: Laureate Bust of Antoninus Pius Right; Marcus Aurelius Bare Head Left on Reverse
Unidentified artist
138-161 CE
Denarius: Beardless Bust of Marcus Aurelius Right; Juventas Standing Right Making Offering, Holding Patera in Left Hand on Reverse
Denarius: Beardless Bust of Marcus Aurelius Right; Juventas Standing Right Making Offering, Holding Patera in Left Hand on Reverse
Unidentified artist
161-180 CE
Sestertius: Laureate Bust of Marcus Aurelius Right; Mars Standing Right, Holding Spear and Leaning on Shield on Reverse
Sestertius: Laureate Bust of Marcus Aurelius Right; Mars Standing Right, Holding Spear and Leaning on Shield on Reverse
Unidentified artist
161-180 CE
Hadrian Denarius (Obverse: Laureate Head of Hadrian Facing Right; Reverse: Pietas Standing Left Holding Arms Aloft in Prayer before Altar)
Hadrian Denarius (Obverse: Laureate Head of Hadrian Facing Right; Reverse: Pietas Standing Left Holding Arms Aloft in Prayer before Altar)
Unidentified artist
117-138 CE
Denarius: Laureate Head of Commodus Right; Pietas Seated Left on Throne, Extending Hand to Child and Holding Scepter, Star in Field Left on Reverse
Denarius: Laureate Head of Commodus Right; Pietas Seated Left on Throne, Extending Hand to Child and Holding Scepter, Star in Field Left on Reverse
Unidentified artist
180-192 CE
Denarius: Laureate Bust of Galba Right; Salus Standing Left, Foot on Globe, Holding Rudder and Sacrificing at Altar on Reverse
Denarius: Laureate Bust of Galba Right; Salus Standing Left, Foot on Globe, Holding Rudder and Sacrificing at Altar on Reverse
Unidentified artist
68-69 CE
Denarius: Draped Bust of Julia Maesa Right; Pietas Standing Left, Raising Both Hands in Prayer, Altar at Feet Left on Reverse
Denarius: Draped Bust of Julia Maesa Right; Pietas Standing Left, Raising Both Hands in Prayer, Altar at Feet Left on Reverse
Unidentified artist
218-224 CE
Trajan Denarius (Obverse: Laureate Bust of Trajan Facing Right with Drapery on Far Shoulder; Reverse: Equestrian Statue of Trajan Facing Left Holding Spear and Sword)
Trajan Denarius (Obverse: Laureate Bust of Trajan Facing Right with Drapery on Far Shoulder; Reverse: Equestrian Statue of Trajan Facing Left Holding Spear and Sword)
Unidentified artist
98-117 CE
Denarius: Laureate Bearded Head of Geta Right; Genius Standing Facing, Hand Left, Holding Patera over Altar and Two Grain-Ears on Reverse
Denarius: Laureate Bearded Head of Geta Right; Genius Standing Facing, Hand Left, Holding Patera over Altar and Two Grain-Ears on Reverse
Unidentified artist
209-212 CE
Tiberius Denarius (Obverse: Laureate Head of Tiberius Facing Right; Reverse: Livia as Pax, Seated Right Holding Olive Branch and Long Scepter on Ornate Chair Legs)
Tiberius Denarius (Obverse: Laureate Head of Tiberius Facing Right; Reverse: Livia as Pax, Seated Right Holding Olive Branch and Long Scepter on Ornate Chair Legs)
Unidentified artist
14-37 CE
Titus Denarius (Obverse: Laureate Head of Titus Right; Reverse: Eagle on Cippus, Wings Spread, Head Left)
Titus Denarius (Obverse: Laureate Head of Titus Right; Reverse: Eagle on Cippus, Wings Spread, Head Left)
Unidentified artist
74-79 CE
Augustus Denarius (Obverse: Bare Head of Augustus Right; Reverse: Apollo Citharoedus Standing Left, Holding Lyre in Left Hand, Plectrum in Right)
Augustus Denarius (Obverse: Bare Head of Augustus Right; Reverse: Apollo Citharoedus Standing Left, Holding Lyre in Left Hand, Plectrum in Right)
Unidentified artist
27 BCE-14 CE