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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered, 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; under the seat is a cornucopia, inscription CONCORD AVG TR P XVI, COS III. Date: 161–162. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_272

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius uncovered facing right inscription IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Concordia seated left holding patera right hand resting left hand figure Spes under seat cornucopia inscription CONCORD AVG TR P XVI Cos Iii Date 161–162 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 0° circular metallic object raised profile bearded man's head relief showing curly hair facial hair surrounded ring raised markings edge surface worn textured uneven patina small dark spots showing colors gray dark gray brownish-gray hints reddish-brown.