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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), (caesar 139–161), Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (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, 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. Culture: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 18.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.70 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer 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 legend TR POT III·CO I Date 148–149 Culture Roman Empire Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.70 g axis 180° small round metallic object worn uneven surface dull silvery-gray color object shallow raised outline standing human figure holding long staff facing sideways rounded shape near figure’s feet several irregular scuffs indentations edges set plain white background.