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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered 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 XVI COS III. Date: 161–162. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 3.15 g; axis 180°. Iconography: Marcus Aurelius, globe (attribute), cornucopias, Providentia (personification), personifications.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head uncovered facing right legend IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia legend PROV DEOR TR P XVI COS III Date 161–162 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° Iconography attribute cornucopias personification personifications round dark gray coin slightly irregular edge showing wear center raised relief standing human figure facing forward holding round object hand leafy floral object draped clothing short hairstyle coin surface lighter gray highlights raised details darker gray recessed areas ring raised shapes encircles figure near edge.