Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. 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, inscription FORT DVCI TR P XXX, MP VIII COS III. Date: 175–176. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Object type: coin. Materials/technique: silver. Dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm; weight 2.78 g; axis 180 degrees. Iconography: Fortuna (personification), personifications, rudders, cornucopias.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_233

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia wheel under seat inscription FORT DVCI TR P XXX Mp Viii Cos Iii Date 175–176 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Object type coin Materials technique silver Dimensions diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.78 g axis 180 degrees Iconography personification personifications rudders cornucopias worn round metal object metallic gray surface showing raised indented areas featuring faint outline seated humanlike figure surrounding decorative marks set plain white background.