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denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; personifications; globe (attribute); cornucopias; Providentia (personification); obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG; reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription PROV DEOR TR P XV COS III; date: 161; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 2.75 g; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; axis 15 degrees

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_330

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer personifications globe attribute cornucopias Providentia personification obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG reverse Providentia standing left holding right hand cornucopia left inscription PROV DEOR TR P XV COS III date 161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 2.75 g diameter 17.0–17.5 mm axis 15 degrees circular worn metal coin raised profile bearded head center textured curled hair facial features low relief slightly irregular rim surface wear primarily dark gray areas lighter gray subtle brownish tones faint ring raised elements surrounds central profile background image plain white.