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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend M AVREL AN[?]INVS AVG. Reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, a wheel under the seat, legend TR P XXXIII IM[P?]P[?] COS III PP. Date: 179. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 0°.

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LZT26A71_411

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M AVREL Invs Avg Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia wheel under seat legend TR P XXXIII IM P Cos Iii Pp Date 179 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 0° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile person figure short textured hair short beard mustache decorative elements near back head coin irregular edges slight dents subtle surface scratches variations tone Visible colors include silver-gray small hints darker gray recessed areas tiny spot greenish discoloration background plain white.