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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered, facing right, inscription M ANTON NVS 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 XVII, COS III. Date: 162–163. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 0°. Icons: personifications, paterae, cornucopias.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius Obverse head Marcus Aurelius uncovered facing right inscription M ANTON NVS AVG Reverse Concordia seated left holding patera right hand resting left hand figure Spes stands cornucopia inscription CONCORD AVG TR P XVII Cos Iii Date 162–163 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 0° Icons personifications paterae cornucopias round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded man facing right curly hair defined ear coin's edge irregular various scratches dents surface displays areas darker lighter gray tones highlights shadows emphasizing relief portrait background coin plain white.