Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 162–163. Obverse: bareheaded bust of Marcus Aurelius facing right, inscription IMP 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 XVII COS III. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm; weight 3.30 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_347

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 162–163 Obverse bareheaded bust facing right inscription IMP M ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia inscription PROV DEOR TR P XVII COS III Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 0° single circular metallic object worn surface raised rim shown white background object textured uneven gray silver coloration darker gray recesses lighter silver highlights raised profile human head relief visible side showing face profile short curly hair beard neck shoulder area extending edge surface displays irregularities small dents several raised decorative elements rim.