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Coin: Denarius with Head of Marcus Aurelius (obv) and Providentia (rev)

Culture Roman
Issuing Authority Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius
Title Coin: Denarius with Head of Marcus Aurelius (obv) and Providentia (rev)
Date Ca. 168
Medium Silver
Dimensions Overall: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
Weight: 0.13 oz. (3.65 g)
Axis: 6:00
Credit Line Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 2000.342.92

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Description:
Obverse: Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius facing right. Inscription around
Reverse: Providentia standing and facing left, holding scepter and pointing at globe by her feet with wand. Inscription around.

Inscriptions:
Obverse: M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX
Reverse: TR P XXII IMP V COS III


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