Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 162–163. 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. Personifications: Providentia; attributes: globe, cornucopia. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; silver denarius; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_365

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39.0Mb (1.6Mb) / 12.3in x 12.3in / 3691 x 3691 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 162–163 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription IMP M ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Providentia standing left holding globe right hand cornucopia inscription PROV DEOR TR P XVII COS III Personifications attributes Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 0° single round flat object uneven worn surface dark gray black tones sits white background object faint raised central silhouette standing figure ring shallow irregular raised shapes edge varied texture smoother worn areas rougher pitted spots.