Caption

Denarius of 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; inscription 'TR P XXXIIII IMP X COS III PP'. Dated 179–180 CE. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin, weight 3.76 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_193

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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 left wheel under seat Tr P Xxxiiii Imp X Cos Iii Pp Dated 179–180 CE Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 3.76 g axis 180° round worn metallic object mostly gray surface areas darker lighter gray patina showing embossed design seated figure facing right indistinct raised shapes surrounded ring uneven dots short strokes small worn indentations scratches across surface.