Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M AVREL AN - TONINVS AVG; reverse: Fortuna seated left holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, with a wheel under the seat, inscription TR P XXXIII - IMP X COS III PP; iconography: Fortuna, wheels, personifications, cornucopias, rudders; date: 179; Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Place: Rome; Medium/function: coin; Diameter: 17.0–17.5 mm; Weight: 2.47 g; Axis: 180 degrees.

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LZT26A58_265

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M AVREL - Toninvs Avg reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia left wheel under seat inscription TR P XXXIII - IMP X COS III PP iconography wheels personifications cornucopias rudders date 179 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Medium function coin Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm Weight 2.47 g Axis 180 degrees single round metallic coin worn raised profile person coin surface textured wear scratches uneven edges slightly irregular rim visible colors shades gray silver white background.