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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM. Reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, a wheel under the seat, inscriptions FORT DVCI TR P XXX, MP VIII COS III. Date: 175–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.78 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia wheel under seat inscriptions FORT DVCI TR P XXX Mp Viii Cos Iii Date 175–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.78 g axis 180 degrees small round metallic object worn surface showing profile bearded male figure surrounded decorative raised edges textured markings object silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights background plain white.