Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath, armor and drapery, facing right; pearl border. Inscription: M AVREL ANT ONINVS AVG. Reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; a wheel under the seat; pearl border. Date: 179–180. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.76 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_192

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Rights managed

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42.1Mb (2.5Mb) / 12.8in x 12.8in / 3838 x 3838 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust laurel wreath armor drapery facing right pearl border Inscription M Avrel Ant Oninvs Avg Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia wheel under seat Date 179–180 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.76 g axis 180° single round metallic object worn surface showing profile bearded male figure relief textured hair facial features visible object irregular edges raised decorative elements perimeter visible colors shades gray silver muted brown patina.