Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscribed 'M ANTONINVS AV, ARTH MAX'; reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscribed 'FORT RED TR P - XXII IMP V ... COS III' (issue dated 168). Iconography: Fortuna, cornucopia, rudder. Roman Empire, Rome; coin; diameter 18.5 mm; weight 3.15 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_033

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscribed M Antoninvs Av Arth Max reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia Fort Red Tr P - Xxii Imp V .. Cos Iii issue dated 168 Iconography Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 18.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 195° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing small chips dents surface mostly gray areas darker gray slight brownish-green discoloration object features raised profile person visible facial contours hair beard decorative elements near resemble laurel tied hair lighting creates subtle highlights shadows across textured surface.