Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered to the right, legend IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: Concordia seated left, holding a patera in her right hand and resting her left hand on the figure of Spes; under the seat a cornucopia, legend CONCORD AVG TR P XV; COS III. Roman Empire, 161. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.25 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_255

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head Marcus Aurelius uncovered right legend IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Concordia seated left holding patera right hand resting left hand figure Spes under seat cornucopia legend CONCORD AVG TR P XV Cos Iii Roman Empire 161 Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.25 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised depiction seated human figure facing sideways slightly darker silver-gray background lighter silver highlights raised areas object irregular rim subtle indentations patina ranges dull gray brighter silver faint scratches surface imperfections visible colors visible silver gray hints darker gray.