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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS - AV, 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. Date: 168–169. Period: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Medium: coin. Measurements: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 15 degrees. Attributes: abacus; personification Liberalitas; cornucopias. Iconography: Marcus Aurelius.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS - AV Tr P Xxiii Reverse Liberalitas standing left holding abacus right hand cornucopia inscription LIBERAL AVG - V COS III Date 168–169 Period Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Medium coin Measurements diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 15 degrees Attributes personification Liberalitas cornucopias Iconography round metallic object worn dark gray surface sits white background showing raised outline standing human figure center holding rectangular object hand curved element side object irregular edges subtle dents scratches lighter gray highlights raised areas darker gray recesses.