Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 162–163. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend M ANTONINVS AVG IMP II. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, legend PROV DEOR TR P XVII COS III. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_357

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Rights managed

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40.6Mb (1.9Mb) / 12.6in x 12.6in / 3767 x 3767 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 162–163 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M ANTONINVS AVG IMP II Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia legend PROV DEOR TR P XVII COS III Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 2.60 g axis 180° worn round object resembling coin dark gray metallic surface showing lighter gray highlights irregular rim raised central figure upright figure relief textured areas darker spots upper portion set plain white background.