Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 174–175. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXIX'. Reverse: Naked Genius standing left, holding a patera in his right hand and two ears of corn in his left, inscription 'IMP VII - COS II'. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.87 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_230

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.6Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 174–175 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs - Avg Tr P Xxix Reverse Naked Genius standing left holding patera right hand two ears corn Imp Vii - Cos Ii Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.87 g axis 0° round metallic object raised profile person's head relief showing facial features side view textured hairstyle surrounded ring raised decorative elements object uneven edge surface wear small dents scratches visible colors silver gray darker gray shadows lighter highlights set white background.