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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing 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, who stands on a cornucopia; legend CONCORD AVG TR P XVI, COS III. Iconography: personifications, paterae, cornucopias, Spes. Date: 161–162. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Medium: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 16.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 0°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Concordia seated left holding patera right hand resting left hand figure Spes stands cornucopia legend CONCORD AVG TR P XVI Cos Iii Iconography personifications paterae cornucopias Date 161–162 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Medium coin denarius Dimensions diameter 16.5–18.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 0° round metallic object dark gray slightly greenish patina showing embossed human figure center draped clothing extended arm surface worn raised edges ring raised dots near rim uneven darker lighter gray areas subtle hints brownish discoloration.