Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 175 CE. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscribed M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM. Reverse: Naked Genius standing left, holding a patera in his right hand and two ears of corn in his left, inscribed TRP XXIX - IMP VIII COS III. Iconography: ears of corn, personification (Genius), paterae. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 3.15 g; axis 0°.
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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 175 CE. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscribed M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM. Reverse: Naked Genius standing left, holding a patera in his right hand and two ears of corn in his left, inscribed TRP XXIX - IMP VIII COS III. Iconography: ears of corn, personification (Genius), paterae. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 3.15 g; axis 0°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 175 Ce Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscribed M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM Reverse Naked Genius standing left holding patera right hand two ears corn inscribed TRP XXIX - IMP VIII COS III Iconography ears personification Genius paterae Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 0° single round metallic object raised profile man's head side view showing curly hair beard set plain white background object silver-gray darker gray shadows slight worn areas edge irregular small chips dents.

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