Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - ARM PA, TH, AX all around. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, legend TR P XX IMP - IIII COS III all around; episode PAX, 166. Iconography: branches, personifications, Pax, cornucopias, Marcus Aurelius. Roman Empire, Rome; coin. Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.35 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_476

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG - ARM PA Th Ax Reverse Pax standing left holding branch right hand cornucopia legend TR P XX IMP - IIII COS III episode PAX 166 Iconography branches personifications cornucopias Roman Empire Rome coin Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.35 g axis 180 degrees single round metal shown white background profile bearded human face relief side coin surface dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas areas slight brownish discoloration edge irregular worn relief details texture wear.