Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issued 162–163. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered, with drapery on the left shoulder, facing right, inscription IMP M ANTON NVS AVG. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a globe in the right hand and a cornucopia in the left, inscription PROV DEOR TR P XVII COS III. Iconography: globe, personifications (Providentia), cornucopiae. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_361

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued 162–163 Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius uncovered drapery left shoulder facing right inscription IMP M ANTON NVS AVG Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia inscription PROV DEOR TR P XVII COS III Iconography personifications cornucopiae Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn uneven surface raised central figure standing facing forward surrounded circular border raised shapes coin signs wear minor scratches small areas greenish discoloration visible colors include silver-gray green.