Caption

Denarius (with a hole). Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) in laurel wreath and armor facing right, inscription M. ANTONINVS AVG — ARMENIACVS. Reverse: Annona (personification) stands left, holding ears of corn above a modius in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; below is the prow of a ship; inscriptions PM TR P[?], IX — IMP II, COS III. Iconography: ears of corn, Annona, ships, modius, cornucopia. Date: 165. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/materials: coin (denarius), diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 15°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_442

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42.5Mb (1.9Mb) / 12.8in x 12.8in / 3854 x 3854 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius hole Obverse Bust Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 laurel wreath armor facing right inscription M Antoninvs Avg Armeniacvs Reverse Annona personification stands left holding ears corn modius right hand cornucopia left prow ship inscriptions PM TR P Ix Imp Ii Cos Iii Iconography ears ships Date 165 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type materials coin denarius diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 15° round dark gray metal object rough weathered surface uneven edge featuring raised worn figure center drilled hole near upper edge visible colors include shades dark gray lighter gray highlights.