Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINVS AVG — ARM PARTH MAX; reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a long scepter in the left hand and a wand in the right, below a globe, inscription R PXXX COS III (R, IIII COS III indicated), dated 166–168; iconography includes scepters, personifications, globe (attribute), Marcus Aurelius — iconography, Providentia (personification); Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin: diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_152

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG Arm Parth Max reverse Providentia standing left holding long scepter left hand wand globe inscription R PXXX COS III R IIII COS III indicated dated 166–168 iconography includes scepters personifications attribute Providentia personification Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180 degrees round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile head side view wreath raised decoration part edge object shades gray silver darker gray areas recessed parts lighter silver highlights raised areas set white background.