Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, facing right; pearl border. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a sceptre in her left; legend reads FELICITAS AVG COS III (first part of the legend poorly legible). Attributes: caduceus, sceptre. Style/period: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), dated 168–169. Material: coin; weight 2.97 g.
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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, facing right; pearl border. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a sceptre in her left; legend reads FELICITAS AVG COS III (first part of the legend poorly legible). Attributes: caduceus, sceptre. Style/period: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), dated 168–169. Material: coin; weight 2.97 g.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right pearl border Reverse Felicitas standing left holding caduceus right hand sceptre legend reads FELICITAS AVG COS III first part legend poorly legible Attributes Style period Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 dated 168–169 Material coin weight 2.97 g worn round metallic coin grayish-silver color showing raised profile bearded man facing right textured hair facial features set slightly darker recessed background coin edge uneven subtle dents irregularities hints darker tarnish lighter worn highlights across surface.

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