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. Date: 179–180. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin, weight 3.42 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_196

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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 Rome Coin weight 3.42 g axis 180° round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile bearded man facing right detailed hair facial features draped garment neck object displays textured edges irregularities suggesting age wear visible colors silver gray darker gray-brown tones across surface.