Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, facing right, pearl border; legend: AVG TR P XXIII (second part of the legend poorly legible). Reverse: FELICITAS, OS III (first part of the legend poorly legible). Felicitas stands facing left, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a scepter in her left; pearl border. Attributes: sceptre, caduceus. Iconography: imperial busts, Felicitas (personification). Date: 168–169. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Medium: silver coin (denarius). Weight: 2.91 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_083

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right pearl border legend Avg Tr P Xxiii second part legend poorly legible Reverse Felicitas Os Iii first part Felicitas stands facing left holding caduceus right hand scepter Attributes sceptre Iconography imperial busts personification Date 168–169 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Medium silver coin denarius Weight 2.91 g Axis 180° round worn metallic object uneven edge showing notches chips featuring raised weathered relief standing human figure indistinct details surface scratches patina shades gray dark silver background plain white.