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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIACVS'. Reverse: Annona (personification) standing left, pouring the contents of a cornucopia into a container (modius) on the left, legend 'PM TR P XIX IMP II COS III'. Date: 164–165. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Medium: silver coin. Diameter: 18.0–18.5 mm. Weight: 3.15 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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LZT26A70_438

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg - Armeniacvs Reverse Annona personification standing left pouring contents cornucopia container modius left Pm Tr P Xix Imp Ii Cos Iii Date 164–165 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Medium silver coin Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm Weight 3.15 g Axis 180 degrees circular metallic object worn surface irregular edge showing raised profile person's head relief head textured hair beard ornamental raised patterns shapes rim object displays shades gray dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas white background surrounds .