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' in exergue; dated 168. Iconography: Fortuna, personifications; cornucopia, rudder. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–19.0 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_036

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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 exergue dated 168 Iconography personifications Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 180 degrees small round metallic object worn uneven edge sitting white background showing embossed scene seated figure sideways raised arm draped garment surface textured scratches shallow relief details suggesting additional shapes decorative elements figure visible colors dark gray lighter silver highlights metal catches light background appearing white.