Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG - ARM PARTH MAX'. Reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription 'FORT RED TR P - XXII IMP V' and 'COS III' (episode). Iconography: Fortuna, personifications, cornucopia, rudder. Date: 168. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter: 17.5–19.0 mm. Weight: 2.80 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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LZT26A71_035

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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 Parth Max Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia Fort Red Tr P - Xxii Imp V Cos Iii episode Iconography personifications Date 168 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.5–19.0 mm Weight 2.80 g Axis 180 degrees single round metallic coin sits white background showing worn raised profile bearded male figure curly hair visible ear coin surface textured scuffs small dents faint decorative border surrounds central portrait silver-gray color darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised edges.