Caption

denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180); obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath, right; inscription INVS AVG ARM PARTH. Reverse: V Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; below line COS III; inscription FORT RED TR PX. Pearl border. Silver coin, weight 3.53 g, axis 180°. Roman Empire, Rome, 168.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_063

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath right inscription INVS AVG ARM PARTH Reverse V Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia line COS III inscription FORT RED TR PX Pearl border Silver coin weight 3.53 g axis 180° Roman Empire Rome 168 round metal object worn uneven surface showing seated human figure relief figure faces draped sitting simple bench stool arm extended bent object raised border detailing irregular rim small dents chips variations texture shallow engraved lines suggesting additional small decorative elements predominant colors dark gray areas lighter gray subtle brownish patina.