Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (reigned 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription EL AN - TONI. Reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand above a container (modius), and a cornucopia in her left hand above the prow of a ship, inscription S - III PP. Date: 176–180. Roman Empire, Rome. Subject/attributes: ears of corn, personification Annona, modius, ships, cornucopia. Coin type: silver denarius; diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.09 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_259

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius reigned 161–180 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription EL - Toni Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn right hand container modius cornucopia left hand prow ship inscription S - III PP Date 176–180 Roman Empire Rome Subject attributes ears personification Annona ships Coin type silver denarius diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.09 g round irregular metallic object worn slightly uneven surface rough edges showing patina dark gray lighter silvery gray highlights object several small chips indentations rim varied surface scratches scuffs photographed plain white background.