Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM. Reverse: Pax standing left, in his right hand holding a torch with which he ignites a pile of loot, in his left hand a cornucopia, inscription RP XXXI IMP VIII COS III PP. Dating: AD 176–177. Iconography: spoils of war, personifications (Pax), torches, cornucopias. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 16.0–18.5 mm; weight 3.55 g; axis 0°.
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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM. Reverse: Pax standing left, in his right hand holding a torch with which he ignites a pile of loot, in his left hand a cornucopia, inscription RP XXXI IMP VIII COS III PP. Dating: AD 176–177. Iconography: spoils of war, personifications (Pax), torches, cornucopias. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 16.0–18.5 mm; weight 3.55 g; axis 0°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM Reverse Pax standing left right hand holding torch ignites pile loot left hand cornucopia inscription RP XXXI IMP VIII COS III PP Dating Ad 176–177 Iconography spoils war personifications torches cornucopias Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.0–18.5 mm weight 3.55 g axis 0° round metallic coin raised profile bearded man showing detailed hair facial features surrounded raised decorative elements edge coin silver areas darker gray shading slight wear photographed plain white background.

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