Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius uncovered, 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. Date: 162–163. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_362

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Rights managed

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36.8Mb (1.6Mb) / 12.0in x 12.0in / 3585 x 3585 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius uncovered 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 Date 162–163 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 2.60 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile bearded person facing right surface textured areas incised decorative elements profile forming ring object mostly gray darker gray patina subtle lighter gray highlights set plain white background.