Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription NINVS, TR P XXIII all around. Reverse: Liberalitas (personification) standing left, holding an abacus in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription LIBERAL·AVG·VC. Iconography: Marcus Aurelius; personifications; cornucopias; abacus attribute. Date: 168–169. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/function: coin. Measurements: diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.41 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_173

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription NINVS Tr P Xxiii Reverse Liberalitas personification standing left holding abacus right hand cornucopia left inscription LIBERAL·AVG·VC Iconography personifications cornucopias abacus attribute Date 168–169 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium function coin Measurements diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.41 g axis 15° round metallic object uneven edge showing small missing segment featuring raised figure relief standing facing forward arm extended surface textured wear irregularities rough area near missing segment visible colors shades silver gray hint muted green small worn patch.