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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered to the right, inscription M ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: Concordia seated left, holding a patera in her right hand, resting her left hand on the figure of Spes, which stands on a cornucopia, inscription CONCORD AVG TR P XVI, COS III. Date: 161–162. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.99 g, axis 180°. Iconography: Concordia, Spes, paterae, cornucopias, personifications.

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LZT26A70_278

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius uncovered 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 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.99 g axis 180° Iconography paterae cornucopias personifications circular metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised profile person's head facing right curly hair short beard coin displays raised decorative markings edge variations shading indicating wear slight indentations visible colors shades gray silver darker gray areas recessed parts lighter silver highlights raised surfaces set white background.