Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - ARM PA, TH, AX 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 around; episode PAX, 166. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.35 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_477

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 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 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.35 g axis 180° round worn coin uneven edge showing raised central human figure profile raised decorative marks textured areas figure coin surface mix dark gray silvery gray brownish discoloration lighter highlights raised areas darker shadows recessed parts.