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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 163–164, Rome, Roman Empire. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, facing right; pearl border; inscribed 'M ANTONINVS AVG IMP II'. Reverse: Felicitas seated facing right, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; pearl border; inscribed 'TR P XVIII COS III'. Silver coin, weight 3.00 g. Attributes: busts, imperial busts, cornucopia, caduceus; iconography of Marcus Aurelius and Felicitas.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_018

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 163–164 Rome Roman Empire Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right pearl border inscribed M Antoninvs Avg Imp Ii Reverse Felicitas seated facing right holding caduceus right hand cornucopia left Tr P Xviii Cos Iii Silver coin weight 3.00 g Attributes busts imperial busts iconography Felicitas single round coin uneven edge centered white background showing worn raised design seated human figure profile holding object surrounded border markings coin surface metallic shades dark gray silver hints brown areas wear scratches small crack rim.