Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG'. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, legend '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_331

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Imp M Avrel Antoninvs Avg Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia 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 round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised worn figure center wearing draped clothing item hand surrounded raised rim faint marks edge colors visible include dark gray brownish-gray small patches greenish oxidation.