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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 161–162. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered 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 XVI COS III. Iconography: globe, cornucopia, personification of Providentia. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A70_292

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 161–162 Obverse head uncovered facing right inscription IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia inscription PROV DEOR TR P XVI COS III Iconography personification Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° circular metallic coin raised profile bearded man facing right showing detailed curly hair facial features coin surface worn visible raised ridges decorative elements edge background plain white Colors visible include silver-gray coin darker gray recessed areas white background.