Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath, armor and cloak (paludamentum), facing right; legend 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; legend TR P XXXIIII - IMP X COS III PP. Date: 179–180. Period: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Material: coin. Diameter: 17.0–17.5 mm. Weight: 3.02 g. Axis: 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_430

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (1.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Bust laurel wreath armor cloak paludamentum facing right legend M AVREL ANT - ONINVS AVG Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia wheel under seat legend TR P XXXIIII - IMP X COS III PP Date 179–180 Period Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Material coin Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm Weight 3.02 g Axis 0° single round metallic coin sits white background showing raised relief seated human figure holding object hand staff- element coin's surface silver-gray darker recessed areas lighter worn highlights rim irregular edges ring raised decorative marks figure.