Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS - AVG'. Reverse: Liberalitas standing left, holding an abacus in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscriptions '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°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_171

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs - Avg Reverse Liberalitas standing left holding abacus right hand cornucopia inscriptions 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° single round metallic object worn raised profile center showing irregular textured surface details shallow reliefs edges object shades gray silver darker gray areas recessed parts lighter silver highlights raised portions background plain white ample empty space object.