Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered facing right, inscribed M 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, inscribed CO, AVG TR P XVII and COS III. Dated 162–163. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.25 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_338

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head uncovered facing right inscribed M ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Concordia seated left holding patera right hand resting left hand figure Spes stands cornucopia inscribed CO Avg Tr P Xvii Cos Iii Dated 162–163 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.25 g axis 0° round metal object worn uneven surface showing raised central figure seated facing sideways surrounded slightly raised rim object displays mix dark gray silver brown tones areas tarnish subtle greenish spots background plain white.