Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius, bareheaded, in armor, facing right, inscription 'M 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 C, III'. Date: 161–162. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Medium: coin. Diameter: 15.0–16.5 mm. Weight: 2.60 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust bareheaded armor facing right inscription M Antoninvs Avg Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia Prov Deor Tr P Xvi C Iii Date 161–162 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Medium coin Diameter 15.0–16.5 mm Weight 2.60 g Axis 180 degrees circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile head relief facing right object mainly gray darker gray brownish tones areas patina shadow lighter gray highlights raised portions edges irregular slightly rounded background plain white.