Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180) issued under Antoninus Pius (86–161), ca. 148–149. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius bare, right, legend AVRELIVS CA... SAR AVG P. Reverse: Providentia standing left, leaning on a column, right hand pointing to a globe on the ground, left hand holding a scepter, legend TR POT III... COS II. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin: silver, diameter 16.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.88 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_153

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 issued under Antoninus Pius 86–161 ca 148–149 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius bare right legend AVRELIVS CA.. Sar Avg P Reverse Providentia standing left leaning column right hand pointing globe ground left hand holding scepter legend TR POT III.. Cos Ii Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 3.88 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile person facing short curly hair defined neck set smooth background surface scratches dents darker recessed areas contrasting lighter reflective highlights visible colors gray darker gray.