Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription AVG around; reverse: Liberalitas standing left, holding an abacus in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription L AVG - V COS III around; attributed to issuer Marcus Aurelius; attributes: abacus, personification Liberalitas, cornucopias; date ca. 168–170; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_169

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription AVG reverse Liberalitas standing left holding abacus right hand cornucopia left inscription L AVG - V COS III attributed issuer Marcus Aurelius attributes personification Liberalitas cornucopias date ca 168–170 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 15° round metallic object dark gray surface showing wear shallow raised impressions form outline standing figure surrounding shapes object irregular edge small chip subtle dents background plain white.