Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), struck 161–162. Obverse: bareheaded bust of Marcus Aurelius to 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. Roman Empire, Rome. Silver coin; diameter 17.5 mm; weight 3.12 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_283

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 struck 161–162 Obverse bareheaded bust 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 Roman Empire Rome Silver coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.12 g axis 180° circular object worn textured surface shades gray showing raised relief seated human figure arm extended surrounded irregular rim ring raised worn markings object displays uneven edges small surface cracks colors dark gray medium gray lighter gray highlights.