Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath to the right. Pearl border. Inscription: IMP M ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: Providentia standing facing left, holding a globe in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left. Inscription: PROV DEOR TR P XVII COS III. Attributes: cornucopia (attribute), sphere (attribute), Providentia (personification). Date: 162–163. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.17 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_010

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right Pearl border Inscription Imp M Antoninvs Avg Reverse Providentia standing facing left holding globe right hand cornucopia left Prov Deor Tr P Xvii Cos Iii Attributes attribute sphere personification Date 162–163 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.17 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile bearded male figure facing curly hair laurel- headband object uneven rim small nicks blemishes slightly darker patina recessed areas set plain white background.