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 - ARMENIACVS. 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, inscriptions PM T RP XX - IMP III COS III. Iconography: Annona (personification), ears of corn, personifications, ships; attributes: cornucopia, modius. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.05 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_465

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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 - ARMENIACVS Reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn container modius right hand cornucopia prow ship inscriptions PM T RP XX - IMP III COS III Iconography personification ears personifications ships attributes Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.05 g axis 180° round slightly irregular metallic object worn textured surface raised rim showing relief shapes suggest outlines standing human figure surrounding decorative elements object mostly dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas edges small chip rim.