Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, pearl border on the right; legend 'M ANTONINVS AVG GERM'. Reverse: Felicitas standing facing left, holding a long caduceus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; legend 'XXX, VIII COS III'. Attributes: cornucopia, caduceus. Iconography: imperial bust of Marcus Aurelius and personification Felicitas. Date: 175–176. Roman Empire. Material: coin. Weight: 3.37 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_161

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath pearl border right legend M Antoninvs Avg Germ Reverse Felicitas standing facing left holding long caduceus right hand cornucopia left Xxx Viii Cos Iii Attributes caduceus Iconography imperial bust personification Felicitas Date 175–176 Roman Empire Material coin Weight 3.37 g round worn coin irregular edge shown white background coin surface mostly dark gray areas brownish patina lighter gray highlights features raised indented central figure shape faint surrounding details textured marks across face.