Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 175–176. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 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, inscription TRP XXX - IMP VIII COS III. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–19.0 mm, weight 3.42 g, axis 15 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_275

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 175–176 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM Reverse Naked Genius standing left holding patera right hand two ears corn inscription TRP XXX - IMP VIII COS III Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 3.42 g axis 15 degrees circular metallic object worn slightly irregular edge showing raised profile bearded man relief surface varied textures smooth rough areas embossed ornamental details figure colors visible shades silver gray subtle darker gray shadows lighter highlights background plain white.