Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription VS AVG ARM - PARTH. Reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription FORT RED TR P - XX - II IMP V. Additional marks: OS III; episode 168. Personifications: Fortuna; iconography includes cornucopia and rudder. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 0°.
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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription VS AVG ARM - PARTH. Reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription FORT RED TR P - XX - II IMP V. Additional marks: OS III; episode 168. Personifications: Fortuna; iconography includes cornucopia and rudder. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 0°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription VS AVG ARM - PARTH Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia inscription FORT RED TR P - XX - II IMP V Additional marks Os Iii episode 168 Personifications iconography includes Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.70 g axis 0° worn metallic coin circular irregular edge shown white background featuring raised profile person textured hair short beard laurel tied ribbon detail back head coin dark silver-gray lighter highlights raised areas subtle shadowing recessed parts.

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