Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Aw: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONI-NVS AVG around. Rw: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn above a container (modius) in her right hand and a cornucopia above the prow of a ship in her left, inscription C OS - I - II PP around. Attributes: ears of corn, Annona (personification), personifications, ships, modius, cornucopia. Date: 176–180. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Object type: coin. Diameter: 17.0–18.5 mm. Weight: 3.10 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_390

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Aw Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONI-NVS AVG Rw Annona standing left holding ears corn container modius right hand cornucopia prow ship inscription C OS - I - II PP Attributes ears personification personifications ships Date 176–180 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Object type coin Diameter 17.0–18.5 mm Weight 3.10 g Axis 180 degrees round metallic object worn relief profile bearded man showing curly hair laurel wreath- detail head surface uneven edges small chips raised decorative textured detailing portrait colors visible silver gray white background.