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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG.' Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription 'PROV DEOR TR P XV COS III.' Iconography: personifications, Providentia, globe (attribute), cornucopias. Date: 161. Culture: Roman Empire. Medium: coin (denarius). Diameter: 17.0–18.0 mm. Weight: 2.80 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Imp M Avrel Antoninvs Avg Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia Prov Deor Tr P Xv Cos Iii Iconography personifications attribute cornucopias Date 161 Culture Roman Empire Medium coin denarius Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm Weight 2.80 g Axis 180 degrees circular dark gray metal coin raised rim showing standing human figure center slightly left small rounded object hand branch- object figure draped long garment visible outlines suggesting hair head details coin surface lighter gray highlights raised areas subtle scratches wear across field small irregularities edge background plain white.