Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered, facing right, inscription 'MP M AVREL AN NIN AV' (around). Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription 'PROV DEOR TR P XVI COS III' (around). Date: 161–162. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_310

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse head Marcus Aurelius uncovered facing right inscription Mp M Avrel Nin Av Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia Prov Deor Tr P Xvi Cos Iii Date 161–162 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 0 degrees round worn coin dark gray surface showing faint raised silhouette standing human figure center curved decorative border edge coin irregular edges subtle variations gray tones slightly lighter highlights raised areas.