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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; globe (attribute); iconography: Marcus Aurelius, personifications, cornucopias, Providentia. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M 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 COS III. Date: 162–163. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type: coin. Diameter: 16.0–16.5 mm. Weight: 2.60 g. Axis: 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_356

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer globe attribute iconography personifications cornucopias Providentia Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG IMP II Reverse standing left holding right hand cornucopia inscription PROV DEOR TR P XVII COS III Date 162–163 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object type coin Diameter 16.0–16.5 mm Weight 2.60 g Axis 180 degrees round metallic object worn relief profile man's head showing facial features hair beard surface textured scratches raised edges object displays tones gray dark gray silver.