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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 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, legend 'AVRELIVS CAE S VG PII F'. Reverse: Providentia stands left leaning against a column, right hand pointing to a globe on the ground, left hand holding a scepter, legend 'TR POT III CO I'. Date: 148–149. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.70 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_155

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 heir throne iconography personifications scepters globe attribute Providentia columns Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right legend Avrelivs Cae S Vg Pii F Reverse stands left leaning column right hand pointing ground left hand holding scepter Tr Pot Iii Co I Date 148–149 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.70 g axis 180° round metallic object irregular edge showing profile person's head relief object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter silvery highlights sits white background.