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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered 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 P XVII COS III; iconography: Marcus Aurelius, Providentia (personification), globe (attribute), cornucopias; date: 162–163; Roman Empire; Rome; coin; diameter 16.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.10 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_349

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse head uncovered facing right legend IMP M ANTONINVS AVG reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia left legend PROV–DEOR P XVII COS III iconography Providentia personification attribute cornucopias date 162–163 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile bearded person facing right object irregular edges embossed details suggesting hair facial features visible wear small indentations colors visible shades gray silver darker gray patina white background.