Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius wearing a laurel wreath, right; pearled border; legend AN[N]INVS AVG (variant). Reverse: Annona stands facing left and empties a cornucopia into a modius placed before her; pearled border; legend PM TR P XIX IMP II COS III. Date: 164–165. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; silver; weight 2.85 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_026

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head Marcus Aurelius wearing laurel wreath right pearled border legend N Invs Avg variant Reverse Annona stands facing left empties cornucopia modius placed legend PM TR P XIX IMP II COS III Date 164–165 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver weight 2.85 g axis 180° single round coin worn uneven edge sits white background showing raised relief standing human figure holding object near small pedestal column coin surface aged textured areas lighter darker wear displaying colors brown gray hints greenish patina.