Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right. Inscription: M ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS. Reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn lowered over a modius, and a cornucopia in left; prow of a ship behind. Inscription: PM TR P XIX IMP III COS III. Attributes: cornucopia, modius, ears of corn; personification: Annona. Imperial bust. Roman Empire, 165. Rome. Coin; weight 3.21 g; axis 180°. Pearl border.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_027

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right Inscription M Antoninvs Avg Armeniacvs Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn lowered modius cornucopia prow ship Pm Tr P Xix Imp Iii Cos Iii Attributes ears corn personification Imperial bust Roman Empire 165 Rome Coin weight 3.21 g axis 180° Pearl border circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile person facing textured hair beard object decorative raised border irregular edges areas darker tarnish lighter metallic highlights colors gray silver brown hints greenish patina.