Caption

denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), imperial busts, Marcus Aurelius — iconography; Providentia (personification) with sphere and cornucopia; Obv. IMP M AVR ANTONINVS AVG — head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath right, pearl border; Rv. PROV DEOR TR P XV COS III — Providentia standing left, holding a sphere and a cornucopia, pearl border; dated 161; Roman Empire, Rome; coin, weight 2.89 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_498

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 imperial busts iconography Providentia personification sphere cornucopia Obv Imp M Avr Antoninvs Avg head laurel wreath right pearl border Rv Prov Deor Tr P Xv Cos Iii standing left holding dated 161 Roman Empire Rome coin weight 2.89 g round metal coin irregular edges showing signs wear small surface cracks predominantly dark gray areas brownish greenish patina obverse raised profile bearded male figure facing right detailed hair facial features slightly lighter gray surrounded textured field faint decorative elements rim.