Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right; pearl border; inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX'. Reverse: Pax standing facing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left; pearl border; inscription 'TRPXXIMP IIIICOSIII'. Roman, 166 CE. Silver coin (denarius), weight 2.89 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_043

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right pearl border inscription M Antoninvs Avg Arm Parth Max Reverse Pax standing facing left holding branch right hand cornucopia left Trpxximp Iiiicosiii 166 Ce Silver coin denarius weight 2.89 g axis 180° round worn coin metallic gray surface showing uneven texture raised eroded features coin darker gray patina lighter gray highlights small areas brownish discoloration central area narrow vertical figure faint surrounding shapes irregular edges ring worn marks follows coin's perimeter background solid white.