Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath facing right; pearly border; inscription IMP M AVR ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: CONCORD AVG TR P XVI — Concordia seated facing left, holding a patera in her right hand, resting her left elbow on a statuette of Spes; under the seat a cornucopia; under the line COS II; pearly border. Date: 161–162. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.91 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_003

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right pearly border inscription IMP M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Concord Avg Tr P Xvi Concordia seated left holding patera right hand resting left elbow statuette Spes under seat cornucopia line COS II Date 161–162 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.91 g axis 180° single round worn coin uneven edge sits white background coin metallic dark gray brownish-gray tones lighter gray highlights surface raised central figure seated person raised arm surrounding raised shapes suggesting decorative elements framed border irregular oval impressions small marks rim.