Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered facing right, inscription IMP M AVR L 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. RP XVI, COS III. Date: 161–162. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_271

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Rights managed

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42.5Mb (1.8Mb) / 12.8in x 12.8in / 3854 x 3854 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head uncovered facing right inscription IMP M AVR L ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Concordia seated left holding patera right hand resting left hand figure Spes stands cornucopia inscription CONCORD Rp Xvi Cos Iii Date 161–162 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.20 g axis 0° round dark gray metallic coin worn edges showing raised relief seated figure center sit chair armrest holds object outstretched hand another arm rests near knee coin surface textured aged patina lighter darker gray variations subtle highlights raised areas ring raised border decoration edge.