Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right, pearl border; legend 'M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII' (first part partly erased). Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; pearl border; legend 'IMP VII COS III'. Silver coin, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome, weight 2.66 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_145

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head laurel wreath right pearl border legend M Antoninvs Avg Tr P Xxviii first part partly erased Reverse Felicitas standing left holding caduceus right hand cornucopia Imp Vii Cos Iii Silver coin Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome weight 2.66 g axis 180° worn round coin uneven edge showing raised relief standing human figure holding long staff hand draped object surrounded beaded border coin surface textured aged patina shades dark gray brown muted metallic silver.