Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 175–176 CE. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius wearing a laurel wreath, facing right; pearl border; legend NTONINVS AVG GERM SARM (second part of the legend poorly impressed). Reverse: TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III; Felicitas standing left, holding a long caduceus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; pearl border. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; weight 2.92 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_165

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 175–176 Ce Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius wearing laurel wreath facing right pearl border legend NTONINVS AVG GERM SARM second part legend poorly impressed Reverse Tr P Xxx Imp Viii Cos Iii Felicitas standing left holding long caduceus right hand cornucopia Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 2.92 g axis 180° round weathered coin dark gray brown patina showing signs wear small surface irregularities central area features faint raised outline standing human figure holding long staff hand smaller object figure's draped clothing limbs visible low relief coin edge uneven small chips cracks subtle greenish spots corrosion lighter gray highlights raised areas.