Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right; inscription M ANTONINVS AVG ARMEN. Reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn above a container (modius) in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, with the prow of a ship below; inscriptions PM TR P XX – IMP III COS III. Attributes/personifications: ears of corn, Annona, personifications, modius, ships, cornucopia. Date: 165–166. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium: coin. Dimensions: diameter 18.0–18.5 mm; weight 3.15 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_462

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG ARMEN Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn container modius right hand cornucopia prow ship inscriptions PM TR P XX – IMP III COS III Attributes personifications ears ships Date 165–166 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium coin Dimensions diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 0° circular metal coin worn relief portrait profile showing bearded man coin surface dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas small dark spots discoloration portrait features textured hair laurel- element coin edge irregular chips dents ring raised decorative elements portrait background plain white.