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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius — iconography: personifications; attributes: cornucopia, abacus; personification Liberalitas. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend NTONIN S – AVG TR P X IIII. Reverse: Liberalitas standing left, holding an abacus in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, legend LIBERAL AVG – V COS III. Date: 169–170. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Object type: coin. Measurements: diameters 17.5 mm and 19.5 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 195°.

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LZT26A71_049

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius iconography personifications attributes cornucopia abacus personification Liberalitas Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend NTONIN S – AVG TR P X IIII Reverse Liberalitas standing left holding right hand legend LIBERAL AVG – V COS III Date 169–170 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Object type coin Measurements diameters 17.5 mm 19.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 195° worn round metallic object dark gray surface showing raised profile bearded man's head textured hair facial features set smooth white background object irregular edges areas lighter gray highlights subtle darker gray shadows.