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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered to the right; legend IMP M AVREL ANTONINV, AVG. Reverse: Concordia seated left, holding a patera in her right hand, resting her left hand on the figure of Spes; under the seat is a cornucopia; legend CORD AVG TR P XV, COS III. Iconography: Concordia (personification), Spes (personification), paterae, cornucopias. Date/period: Roman Empire, 161. Medium/function: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 345°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius uncovered right legend IMP M AVREL ANTONINV Avg Reverse Concordia seated left holding patera right hand resting left hand figure Spes under seat cornucopia legend CORD AVG TR P XV Cos Iii Iconography personification paterae cornucopias Date period Roman Empire 161 Medium function coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 345° circular metallic coin worn relief portrait profile facing showing head short hair facial features low relief coin surface silver-gray darker gray areas recesses lighter highlights raised edges rim irregularities small nicks.