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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG IMP II; reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription PROV DEOR TR P XVII C, III; attributes: globe, cornucopias; personifications: Providentia; iconography: Marcus Aurelius; date: 162–163; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm; weight 2.62 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_343

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG IMP II reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia left inscription PROV DEOR TR P XVII C Iii attributes cornucopias personifications Providentia iconography date 162–163 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.62 g axis 180 degrees round metal coin worn textured surface shown white background featuring raised profile bearded man center surrounded decorative raised border ring raised markings edge coin displays uneven edges small chips dents visible wear lines scratches Colors visible include shades gray silver dark metallic tones slightly darker shadows recessed areas.