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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG - ARM PARTH MAX'. Reverse: Aequitas standing left, holding scales in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription 'TR P XXI - IMP IIII COS III'. Date: 166–167. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/function: coin. Dimensions: diameter 18.0–19.0 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A71_018

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs Avg - Arm Parth Max Reverse Aequitas standing left holding scales right hand cornucopia Tr P Xxi - Imp Iiii Cos Iii Date 166–167 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium function coin Dimensions diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° round metallic object dark gray silver-toned surface sits white background object raised worn relief standing human figure draped long garment smaller figure beside them rendered shallow textured detail ring irregular marks encircling central scene surface scratches worn edges slight dents darker gray shadows lighter silver highlights.