Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONI - NVS AVG; reverse: Annona standing left, holding ears of corn in her right hand above a container (modius) and a cornucopia in her left hand above the prow of a ship, inscription C OS - I - II PP; iconography: ears of corn, Annona (personification), personifications, ships, modius, cornucopia (attribute); date: 176–180; culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; 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_391

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONI - NVS AVG reverse Annona standing left holding ears corn right hand container modius cornucopia left hand prow ship inscription C OS - I - II PP iconography ears personification personifications ships attribute date 176–180 culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180 degrees round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background object silver-gray darker patina lighter highlights surface raised relief scene depicting standing human figure draped long garments facing left arm extended holding long staff rod curves top smaller figure object nearby figure's feet relief includes ornamental border dots textured slightly rough areas across face scratches small dents visible color palette dark gray subtle lighter gray reflections.