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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; personifications; scepters; globe (attribute); Marcus Aurelius — iconography; Providentia (personification). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M•ANTONINVS AVG—ARM•PARTH•MAX circumferential. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding a long scepter in her left hand and a wand in her right, below a globe, inscription TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III circumferential. Date: 166–167. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_015

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer personifications scepters globe attribute iconography Providentia personification Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M•ANTONINVS AVG ARM•PARTH•MAX circumferential Reverse standing left holding long scepter left hand wand inscription TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III circumferential Date 166–167 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 0° round metallic coin worn raised profile bearded man showing textured hair laurel ribbon- band head coin surface dented irregular edges small chipped area bordered beaded rim visible part coin visible colors silver grey darker grey shadows slight reflective highlights.