Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 179–180. Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath, armor and drapery, facing right; inscription 'M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG'. Reverse: Fortuna seated facing left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, with a wheel under the seat; inscription 'TR P XXXIIII IMP X COS III PP'. Pearl border. Roman Empire, Rome; coin, weight 3.20 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_194

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Rights managed

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42.1Mb (1.4Mb) / 12.8in x 12.8in / 3838 x 3838 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 179–180 Obverse Bust laurel wreath armor drapery facing right inscription M Avrel Antoninvs Avg Reverse Fortuna seated facing left holding rudder right hand cornucopia wheel under seat Tr P Xxxiiii Imp X Cos Iii Pp Pearl border Roman Empire Rome coin weight 3.20 g round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile bearded male right surrounded textured rim decorative border metal silvery-gray darker gray patina recesses lighter silver highlights raised areas small cracks irregularities edge.