Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: personifications — Liberalitas standing left holding an abacus in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS - AVG'; reverse inscription 'BER, AVG - V COS III'; date: 168–170; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm; weight 2.66 g; axis 15 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_170

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer personifications Liberalitas standing left holding abacus right hand cornucopia left obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs - Avg reverse inscription Ber Avg - V Cos Iii date 168–170 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.66 g axis 15 degrees single round coin metallic silver-gray surface rests plain white background showing raised profile bearded man's head relief surrounded ring decorative raised marks irregular edge details coin's tones include darker gray areas recessed parts lighter gray highlights raised surfaces.