Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 168–169. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG - TR P XXIII'. Reverse: Liberalitas standing left, holding an abacus in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, inscription 'LIBERAL AVG - V COS III'. Iconography includes personification Liberalitas and cornucopias; attribute: abacus. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 18.0–19.5 mm; weight 2.90 g; axis 15 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_053

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 168–169 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs Avg - Tr P Xxiii Reverse Liberalitas standing left holding abacus right hand cornucopia Liberal Avg - V Cos Iii Iconography includes personification Liberalitas cornucopias attribute Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 18.0–19.5 mm weight 2.90 g axis 15 degrees worn round coin raised profile person relief showing facial features hair set smooth background coin metallic shades gray darker gray areas lighter gray highlights subtle brownish-gray patina edge irregularities small notches faint raised decorative elements profile forming border.