Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath, armor and cloak (paludamentum) facing right, legend 'M AVREL AN, - ONINVS AVG'; reverse: Fortuna seated left holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, a wheel under the seat, legend 'TR P XXXII, X COS III PP'; dated 179–180 CE; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome. Coin: silver denarius, diameter 18.0 mm, weight 2.87 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_276

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse Bust laurel wreath armor cloak paludamentum facing right legend M Avrel - Oninvs Avg reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia left wheel under seat Tr P Xxxii X Cos Iii Pp dated 179–180 CE Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.87 g axis 0° worn round metal coin dark gray nearly black patina centered white background showing indistinct raised central design faint rim areas lighter gray wear subtle hints brownish discoloration.