Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered, with drapery on the left shoulder, facing right, inscription MP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG circumferential. Reverse: Concordia seated left, holding a patera in her right hand, resting her left hand on the figure of Spes; under the seat is a cornucopia, inscription CONCORD AVG TR P XV circumferential, COS III in exergue. Personifications: Concordia, Spes. Iconography includes cornucopias and paterae. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin — diameter 17.0 mm; weight 3.00 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_116

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head Marcus Aurelius uncovered drapery left shoulder facing right inscription MP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG circumferential Reverse Concordia seated left holding patera right hand resting left hand figure Spes under seat cornucopia inscription CONCORD AVG TR P XV circumferential Cos Iii exergue Personifications Iconography includes cornucopias paterae Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° round worn metallic coin uneven edge dull silver-gray surface showing central raised area weathered embossed shapes faint relief patterns surrounded irregular rim coin small chips cracks edge subtle variations gray tones across textured surface.