Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right; pearl border; legend ONINVS AVG GERM SARM. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands turned left, holding ears of corn lowered in her right hand and a basket of fruit in her left; pearl border; legend TR P XXXI IMP VIIII COS III PP. Roman, 177, Rome; silver coin; weight 3.07 g; axis 180°.
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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right; pearl border; legend ONINVS AVG GERM SARM. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands turned left, holding ears of corn lowered in her right hand and a basket of fruit in her left; pearl border; legend TR P XXXI IMP VIIII COS III PP. Roman, 177, Rome; silver coin; weight 3.07 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head laurel wreath right pearl border legend ONINVS AVG GERM SARM Reverse Annona personification stands turned left holding ears corn lowered right hand basket fruit legend TR P XXXI IMP VIIII COS III PP 177 Rome silver coin weight 3.07 g axis 180° worn round metallic coin uneven edge showing raised profile bearded man wearing laurel leafy wreath visible facial features include nose eye moustache beard coin surface areas darker tarnish lighter metallic sheen patches brownish gray tones small greenish spot ring raised decoration surrounds portrait.

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