Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). 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 PROVIDENTIAE. Date: 162–163. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), 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_350

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head uncovered facing right legend IMP M ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia legend PROVIDENTIAE Date 162–163 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised central figure upright figure draped clothing holds something hand object irregular edges embossed decorative shapes markings perimeter visible colors shades gray silver dark gray.