Caption

Denarius of 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 (personification) stands turned left, holding ears of corn in her right hand lowered above a modius, and a cornucopia in her left; behind her the prow of a ship. Inscription: 'PM TR P XIX IMP III COS III'. Pearl borders. Date: 165. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.21 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_028

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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 personification stands turned left holding ears corn right hand lowered modius cornucopia prow ship Pm Tr P Xix Imp Iii Cos Iii Pearl borders Date 165 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.21 g axis 180° round weathered coin uneven edge shown white background coin surface metallic shades gray dark gray brownish patina worn raised central figure surrounding decorative ridges markings areas lighter darker contrast across textured face.