Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 165–166. 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, below the prow of a ship, inscription PM TR P XX - IMP III COS III. Personifications: Annona; motifs: ears of corn, modius, cornucopia, ship prow. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_463

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 165–166 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 inscription PM TR P XX - IMP III COS III Personifications motifs ears ship prow Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 0° round metallic object worn dark gray surface showing lighter gray highlights raised areas featuring embossed central figure standing person draped clothing smaller figure beside them surrounded ring worn decorative shapes edge object irregularities small chips rim sits plain white background.