Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: laureate head of Marcus Aurelius to right; pearl border; legend 'IMP M AVR ANTONINVS AVG'. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a sphere and a cornucopia; pearl border; legend 'PROV DEOR TR P XV COS III'. Roman, AD 161; weight 2.89 g; coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_499

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse laureate head right pearl border legend Imp M Avr Antoninvs Avg Reverse Providentia standing left holding sphere cornucopia Prov Deor Tr P Xv Cos Iii Ad 161 weight 2.89 g coin single round object resembling aged metal coin sits centered white background uneven slightly scalloped edge worn surface raised relief standing human figure holding object hand another elongated item faint surrounding raised details suggest decorative elements visible colors dark brown muted bronze hints gray stark white background.