Two Marcus Aurelius (161-180) AR denarii:
1) Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius right. Rev: IMP VI COS III, trophy beneath which captive seated right amongst pile of discarded arms.
Reference: RIC 290, weight:~2,37g, diameter:~17mm
2) Obv: IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG, bare head right.
Rev.: PROV DEOR TR P XV COS III, Providentia standing left, holding globe and cornucopiae
References: RIC 50, diameter: ~16x17mm, weight: 2,48g
See the pictures for details.
Culture/region
Roman Empire
Ruler/era
Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180)
Metal
Silver
Denomination
Two AR denarii
Year/Period and Variation
Captive (RIC 290, scarce) & Providentia (RIC 50)
Condition
Ungraded