Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer personifications: Fortuna; iconography: rudders, cornucopias, wheels. Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath, armor and drapery facing right, inscription M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, a wheel under the seat, inscription TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III PP. Date: 179. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 17.0 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_413

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer personifications Fortuna iconography rudders cornucopias wheels Obverse Bust laurel wreath armor drapery facing right inscription M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG Reverse seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia wheel under seat inscription TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III PP Date 179 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Object type coin denarius Measurements diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.75 g axis 0° round metallic coin worn relief portrait person profile showing facial features hair texture raised rim details surface scratches silver-gray darker gray areas recessed parts slight brownish discoloration spots.