Caption

Denarius, ca. 148–149. Obverse: head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F circumferential. Reverse: Providentia stands left, leaning against a column, right hand pointing at a globe on the ground, left hand holding a scepter, inscription TR POT III - COS II circumferential. Issuers: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180; caesar 139–161) and Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Iconography: columns, Providentia (personification), scepters, globe, personifications. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: silver; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 3.19 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A65_252

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Keywords

Denarius ca 148–149 Obverse head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription AVRELIVS CAE - SAR AVG PII F circumferential Reverse Providentia stands left leaning column right hand pointing globe ground left hand holding scepter inscription TR POT III - COS II circumferential Issuers Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Iconography columns personification scepters personifications Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin silver diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.19 g axis 180° round metal coin viewed showing raised profile person's head facing right curly hair defined jaw neck coin textured worn surface beaded rim irregular edges dark gray lighter gray highlights areas darker tarnish.