Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 175 CE. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS - AVG, SARM.' Reverse: Naked Genius standing left, holding a patera in his right hand and two ears of corn in his left, inscription 'TRP XXIX - IMP VIII COS III.' Iconography: ears of corn, personification of Genius; motif associated with Marcus Aurelius. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_229

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 175 Ce Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs - Avg Sarm Reverse Naked Genius standing left holding patera right hand two ears corn Trp Xxix - Imp Viii Cos Iii Iconography ears personification Genius motif associated Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.60 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn surface irregular edge showing raised human- figure relief center standing upright arm extended coin displays textured scratches dents shades silver gray white background.