Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right; pearl border; legend 'M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX'. Reverse: Pax (personification) standing facing left, holding a branch in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; pearl border; legend 'TRP XX IMP IIII COS III'. Roman Empire, 166 CE; Rome. Silver coin, weight 2.89 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_042

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right pearl border legend M Antoninvs Avg Arm Parth Max Reverse Pax personification standing facing left holding branch right hand cornucopia Trp Xx Imp Iiii Cos Iii Roman Empire 166 Ce Rome Silver coin weight 2.89 g axis 180° circular metallic coin uneven edge worn surface raised profile bearded male figure wearing radiate crown textured hair facial hair coin's surface areas darker gray lighter silver tones hints brownish tarnish raised decorative border figure.