Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Commodus in right, with a laurel wreath and drapery. Pearl border. Inscription: L AVREL COM S AVG. Reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left. Inscription: TR P IIII IMP III COS II PP. Date: 179. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.91 g; axis 180°.
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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Commodus in right, with a laurel wreath and drapery. Pearl border. Inscription: L AVREL COM S AVG. Reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left. Inscription: TR P IIII IMP III COS II PP. Date: 179. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.91 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust Commodus right laurel wreath drapery Pearl border Inscription L Avrel Com S Avg Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia Tr P Iiii Imp Iii Cos Ii Pp Date 179 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.91 g axis 180° small round metallic object uneven edge showing worn relief seated figure side surface textured aged areas lighter darker gray hints brown patina curved raised marks figure suggesting decorative inscribed elements.

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