Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered facing right, legend IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS. 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, legend CONCORD AVG TR P XVI, COS III. Personifications: Concordia, Spes; iconography includes paterae and cornucopia. Date: 161–162. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.55 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_287

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head uncovered facing right legend IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS Reverse Concordia seated left holding patera right hand resting left hand figure Spes under seat cornucopia legend CONCORD AVG TR P XVI Cos Iii Personifications iconography includes paterae Date 161–162 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.55 g axis 15° round worn metallic object irregular edge primarily gray darker lighter gray variations small area reddish-brown discoloration surface shallow raised recessed details suggesting faint central figure surrounding shapes subtle scratches patina across face.