Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath, armor and cloak (paludamentum), 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, a wheel under the seat, inscription 'TR P XXXIIII - IMP X COS III PP'. Iconography: Fortuna, personifications, wheels, rudders, cornucopias. Date: 179–180. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Object: coin (denarius). Diameter: 17.0–17.5 mm. Weight: 3.38 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_435

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust laurel wreath armor cloak paludamentum facing right inscription M Avrel -Toninvs Avg Reverse Fortuna seated left holding rudder right hand cornucopia wheel under seat Tr P Xxxiiii - Imp X Cos Iii Pp Iconography personifications wheels rudders cornucopias Date 179–180 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Object coin denarius Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm Weight 3.38 g Axis 180° round metallic coin worn uneven surface shown white background silver-gray darker gray shadows grooves raised central design seated figure draped clothing arm extended surrounding raised decorative elements rim detailing gray tones metal small scratches areas slight discoloration darker gray black.