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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS - AV, TR P XXIII'; reverse: Liberalitas standing left, holding an abacus in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, legend 'LIBERAL AVG - V COS III'; attributes: abacus, cornucopia; iconography: personification Liberalitas; date: 168–169; culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; medium: coin; measurements: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 15 degrees.

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LZT26A71_057

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs - Av Tr P Xxiii reverse Liberalitas standing left holding abacus right hand cornucopia left Liberal Avg - V Cos Iii attributes iconography personification Liberalitas date 168–169 culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome medium coin measurements diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 15 degrees round metallic object worn raised profile person relief showing three-quarter view short hair beard surrounded faint details edge surface textured scratches small dents color silvery gray darker gray patina recesses lighter gray highlights raised areas.