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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'M ANTONINVS - AVG'. Reverse: Naked Genius standing left, holding a patera in his right hand and two ears of corn in his left, legend 'TRP XXIX - IMP VIII COS III'. Inscription 'SARM' also present. Iconography: ears of corn; Genius (personification); Marcus Aurelius — iconography. Date: 175. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin type: coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 2.60 g; axis 180 degrees.

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LZT26A71_228

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M Antoninvs - Avg Reverse Naked Genius standing left holding patera right hand two ears corn Trp Xxix - Imp Viii Cos Iii Inscription Sarm also present Iconography ears Genius personification iconography Date 175 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin type coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.60 g axis 180 degrees worn round metal coin raised profile person's head showing facial features hair details coin surface textured scratches slight dents edge irregular Colors visible include silver gray tones subtle darker gray shading.