Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); 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 (circumferential). Reverse: Providentia stands left, leaning against a column, with her right hand pointing to a globe on the ground, holding a scepter in her left; inscription TR POT III - C OS II (circumferential). Date: 148–149. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Medium: coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 3.02 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_150

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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 iconography personifications scepters globe attribute Providentia columns Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription AVRELIVS CAES - AR AVG PII F circumferential Reverse stands left leaning column right hand pointing ground holding scepter inscription TR POT III - C OS II Date 148–149 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Medium coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.02 g axis 0° circular metallic object dark gray surface sits white background object raised figure standing person draped robes holding long staff small rounded shape near feet raised decorative edging rim visible colors dark gray white.