Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ONINVS - AVG TR P' all around. Reverse: Aequitas standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopia in left, inscription 'S III' all around. Iconography: Aequitas (personification), paterae, cornucopias. Date: 171–172. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.87 g; axis 15 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_197

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription Oninvs - Avg Tr P Reverse Aequitas standing left holding scales right hand cornucopia S Iii Iconography personification paterae cornucopias Date 171–172 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.87 g axis 15 degrees round metallic object raised profile head showing textured hair facial features low relief surface silver-gray highlights darker gray shadowing object irregular edge slight surface scratches dents.