Caption

Denarius of 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. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: 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_303

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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 inscription PROV DEOR TR P XVI COS III Date 161–162 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–18.0 mm weight 2.55 g axis 15 degrees round worn coin dark gray surface showing raised relief standing human figure center textured rim coin displays lighter gray highlights surface worn subtle shadows edges.