Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered to the right, inscription IMP M AVR 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 (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5 mm; weight 3.12 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_282

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius uncovered right inscription IMP M AVR 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 17.5 mm weight 3.12 g axis 180 degrees round metallic coin gray slightly tarnished surface showing raised profile person facing curly hair beard surrounded inner raised border worn decorative elements edge coin areas darker gray patina lighter gray highlights uneven edges small dents.