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 PAR, MAX. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription RP XX IM - P IIII COS III. Episode: PAX, 166. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.25 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_479

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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 PAR Max Reverse Pax standing left holding branch right hand cornucopia inscription RP XX IM - P IIII COS III Episode 166 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.25 g axis 15° round metal object worn uneven edge showing small notches dents predominantly silver-gray color several darker brownish spots patches surface features raised worn relief standing robed figure holding object hand extending folds drapery visible faint suggestion base beneath figure.