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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINV G IMP II. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription PROV DEO TR P XVII COS III. Date: 162–163. Type: Roman coin. Place: Rome. Material: probably silver. Diameter: 16.5–17.5 mm. Weight: 2.90 g. Axis: 0 degrees. Iconography: personifications, globe (attribute), Providentia, cornucopias.

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINV G IMP II Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia inscription PROV DEO TR P XVII COS III Date 162–163 Type Roman coin Place Rome Material silver Diameter 16.5–17.5 mm Weight 2.90 g Axis 0 degrees Iconography personifications attribute cornucopias circular dark gray metal coin uneven slightly irregular edges worn surface showing raised central figure profile draped long garment object hand areas lighter gray highlights raised details subtle shadow rim.