Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 162–163. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend IMP M ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, legend PROV DEOR TR P XVII COS III. Iconography includes personifications, globe (attribute), cornucopias. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_341

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 162–163 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend IMP M ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia legend PROV DEOR TR P XVII COS III Iconography includes personifications attribute cornucopias Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° circular metallic object raised profile bearded man side view surrounded raised decorative elements border showing textured hair facial features object worn irregular edges surface marks Colors visible include grey dark grey hints silver.