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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius; obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath and armor facing right, inscription 'M AVREL ANT-ONINVS 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 XXXIIII IMP X COS III PP'; date: 179–180; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin: diameter 18.5–19.0 mm, weight 3.25 g, axis 15 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_427

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse Bust laurel wreath armor facing right inscription M Avrel Ant-Oninvs Avg reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia wheel under seat Tr P Xxxiiii Imp X Cos Iii Pp date 179–180 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 18.5–19.0 mm weight 3.25 g axis 15 degrees circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded male figure curly hair laurel crowned headband surrounded raised rim faint decorative markings edge coin displays various shades silver gray darker tarnished areas lighter highlights visible surface imperfections small nicks.