Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription EL AN - TONI all around. 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 all around. Iconography: ears of corn, personification Annona, modius, ships, cornucopia (attribute). Date: 176–180 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.09 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_260

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 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 Iconography ears personification Annona ships attribute Date 176–180 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.09 g worn circular metallic object uneven edge textured surface showing shallow raised indented areas form faint outlines shapes object predominantly gray darker lighter gray variations small areas off-white wear set plain white background.