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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius; obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath and drapery on the left shoulder, facing right, inscription IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG; reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in the right hand and a cornucopia in the left, inscription PROV DEOR TR P XVI COS III; date: 161–162; culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; medium: coin; dimensions: diameter 16.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.55 g; axis 15 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_302

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse Head laurel wreath drapery left shoulder facing right inscription IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia left inscription PROV DEOR TR P XVI COS III date 161–162 culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome medium coin dimensions diameter 16.0–18.0 mm weight 2.55 g axis 15 degrees circular metal coin worn uneven edge showing raised profile person's head facing right featuring laurel wreath- headpiece visible facial hair coin surface textured areas wear slight patina dominant colors dark gray muted silver subtle variations tone background plain white.