Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: bust of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath, armor and drapery facing right, inscription M AVREL AN - TONINVS AVG; reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding a rudder in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, wheel under the seat, inscription TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III PP; date: 179; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 2.75 g; axis 0°; iconography includes personifications (Fortuna), rudders, cornucopias, wheels.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_414

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse bust laurel wreath armor drapery facing right inscription M AVREL - Toninvs Avg reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia wheel under seat inscription TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III PP date 179 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.75 g axis 0° iconography includes personifications rudders cornucopias wheels round metallic object worn raised profile center showing textured uneven surfaces edge irregularities small nicks object primarily gray darker lighter gray variations subtle shadows set white background.