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denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; iconography: personifications, globe (attribute), cornucopias, Providentia (personification); obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend IMP M ANTONINVS AVG; reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, legend PROV DEOR T, XVII COS III; dated 162–163; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.17 g; axis 0°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_137

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer iconography personifications globe attribute cornucopias Providentia personification obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend IMP M ANTONINVS AVG reverse Providentia standing left holding right hand cornucopia left legend PROV DEOR T Xvii Cos Iii dated 162–163 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.17 g axis 0° single round coin worn raised profile head center surrounded ring shallow irregular decorative marks edge coin surface scratches dents small chip rim visible colors shades silver gray darker gray toning.