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

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius bare facing right inscription IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Concordia seated left holding patera right hand resting left hand figure Spes cornucopia under seat inscription CONCORD AVG TR P XVI Cos Iii Iconography personifications paterae cornucopias Date 161–162 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 0° circular coin irregular edge shown white background coin surface mostly dark gray areas lighter gray subtle brownish tones traces reddish-brown coin features raised central design depicting seated figure facing sideways draped clothing outstretched arm raised decorative elements rim ring raised shapes following coin's contour.