Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 162–163. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered 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. Iconography: Marcus Aurelius; Providentia (personification); globe (attribute); cornucopias. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.50 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_355

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 162–163 Obverse Head uncovered facing right inscription IMP M ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia inscription PROV DEOR TR P XVII COS III Iconography personification attribute cornucopias Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.50 g axis 180° round worn coin dark gray metallic surface showing raised central figure standing person facing slightly round object hand long object surrounded raised rim irregular edges several areas wear small chips visible colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas small patches darker shadowed gray.