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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne 138–161) — iconography: personifications, scepters, globe (attribute), Providentia, columns. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription AVRELIVS CAES - AR AVG PII F. Reverse: Providentia stands left, leaning against a column, right hand pointing to a globe on the ground, left hand holding a scepter, inscription TR POT III - C OS II. Date: 148–149. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 18.0 mm; weight 3.02 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_149

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 heir throne 138–161 iconography personifications scepters globe attribute Providentia columns Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription AVRELIVS CAES - AR AVG PII F Reverse stands left leaning column right hand pointing ground left hand holding scepter inscription TR POT III - C OS II Date 148–149 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.02 g axis 0° circular metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised profile person facing curly hair short beard set plain background coin displays irregular edges variations shading gray silver.