Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 162–163. 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. Iconography: globe (attribute), personifications, Providentia, cornucopias. Medium: Roman coin. Dimensions: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.62 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_344

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 162–163 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG IMP II Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia inscription PROV DEOR TR P XVII C Iconography attribute personifications cornucopias Medium Roman coin Dimensions diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.62 g axis 180° round metallic object dark gray slightly reflective surface sits white background showing worn raised details outline standing draped figure holding object hand vertical item object's edge irregular signs wear small chips scratches subtle variations gray tones.