Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_314

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Oninvs Avg - Germ Sarm Reverse Pax standing left right hand holds torch ignites pile loot left hand cornucopia inscriptions RP XXXI IMP VIII COS III PP Ax Avg Dated 176–177 Iconography spoils war personifications torches cornucopias Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–18.5 mm weight 3.55 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven edge textured surface raised relief standing figure holding long staff spear wearing draped clothing decorative border small raised marks part rim object silvery-gray slight darker gray areas small greenish spots set white background.