Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'IMP M ANTONINVS AVG'. 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'. Dated 162–163. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_364

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription Imp M Antoninvs Avg Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia Prov Deor Tr P Xvii Cos Iii Dated 162–163 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 0° round dark object uneven edge sits white background showing raised profile person's head relief textured surface worn areas visible colors black shades dark gray white.