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denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 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, who stands on a cornucopia, inscription CONCORD AVG TR P XVI, COS III; iconography: personifications, paterae, cornucopias, Spes; date: 161–162; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; coin; diameter 16.5–18.5 mm; weight 3.20 g; axis 0°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_266

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG reverse Concordia seated left holding patera right hand resting left hand figure Spes stands cornucopia inscription CONCORD AVG TR P XVI Cos Iii iconography personifications paterae cornucopias date 161–162 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 16.5–18.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 0° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded man wearing laurel laurel- headpiece mostly gray darker gray patina subtle brownish tones raised portrait rim lighter gray highlights darker recessed areas.