Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend 'IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG'. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, legend 'PROV DEOR TR P XV COS III'. Date: 161. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Material: coin. Diameter: 17.0–18.0 mm. Weight: 2.80 g. Axis: 180 degrees. Subjects/iconography: Marcus Aurelius; Providentia (personification); globe (attribute); cornucopia.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_258

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Imp M Avrel Antoninvs Avg Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia Prov Deor Tr P Xv Cos Iii Date 161 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Material coin Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm Weight 2.80 g Axis 180 degrees Subjects iconography personification attribute circular metallic object worn uneven edge displayed white background showing raised profile bearded head short hair wreath laurel- detail surrounded ring raised lettering metal silver-gray darker gray areas recessed parts lighter highlights raised surfaces.