Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 168–169, Rome. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath, facing right; beaded/pearl border; inscription 'M ANTONINVS AV TR P X, III'. Reverse: Liberalitas (personification) standing left, holding an abacus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; inscription 'LIBERAL AVG V . COS III'. Coin; weight 2.99 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_087

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 168–169 Rome Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right beaded pearl border inscription M Antoninvs Av Tr P X Iii Reverse Liberalitas personification standing left holding abacus right hand cornucopia left Liberal Avg V Cos Iii Coin weight 2.99 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven edge patina shades gray brown sits white background surface raised sculpted scene standing human figure partial adjacent figure gray-brown metal tone shallow relief details suggesting draped garments faint contours several small chips cracks rim.