Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; bust of Marcus Aurelius without a covering, 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; personifications, globe (attribute), cornucopia; iconography of Marcus Aurelius; dated 161–162, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin: diameter 15.0–16.5 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 180°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_305

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer bust covering armor facing right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia inscription PROV DEOR TR P XVI C Iii personifications attribute iconography dated 161–162 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 15.0–16.5 mm weight 2.60 g axis 180° round worn coin uneven edge showing standing human figure relief center figure draped facing forward arm extended coin surface textured pitted areas darker lighter wear Visible colors include shades brown gray muted greenish-brown darker gray highlights lighter worn beige-gray patches.