Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 166–168. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath facing right, inscription M•ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a long scepter in the left hand and a wand in the right, below a globe, inscription R•IIII COS III. Attributes: scepters, globe; iconography: Marcus Aurelius, Providentia. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_153

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 166–168 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M•ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Providentia standing left holding long scepter left hand wand globe inscription R•IIII COS III Attributes scepters iconography Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° small round metallic object dull gray color sits white background object irregular edge slightly uneven surface worn shallow raised lines suggesting standing humanlike outline faint textured marks.