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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered, facing right, inscription M 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. Date: 161–162. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.30 g; axis 0°. Subjects and iconography: Concordia (personification), paterae, personifications, Marcus Aurelius — iconography, cornucopias, Spes (personification).

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head Marcus Aurelius uncovered facing right inscription M 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 Date 161–162 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 0° Subjects iconography personification paterae personifications cornucopias round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded man facing right surrounded raised decorative elements coin's edge coin shades gray dark silver areas darker tarnish lighter highlights.