Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding a twig in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription TR P XX IMP IIII COS III. Episode: PAX, 166. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_469

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX Reverse Pax standing left holding twig right hand cornucopia inscription TR P XX IMP IIII COS III Episode 166 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° single round metallic coin worn uneven edge sits white background showing raised central relief standing human figure draped flowing garments holding object surface textured weathered appearance visible indentations raised ridges coin's color silvery gray darker gray shadows slight warmer gray highlights.