Caption

sestertius (forgery), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscribed M; reverse: Felicitas standing left, right leg resting on globe, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopia in left hand, legend IMP II COS III; iconography: caducei, Felicitas (personification), personifications, globe (attribute), cornucopias; date of original c. 164–165; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; coin (counterfeit); diameter 32.0–32.5 mm; weight 22.15 g; axis 345°

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_145

License type

Rights managed

Available size

46.3Mb (4.6Mb) / 13.4in x 13.4in / 4022 x 4022 (300dpi)

Keywords

sestertius forgery Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscribed M reverse Felicitas standing left right leg resting globe holding caduceus right hand cornucopia left hand legend IMP II COS III iconography caducei Felicitas personification personifications attribute cornucopias date original c 164–165 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin counterfeit diameter 32.0–32.5 mm weight 22.15 g axis 345° round flat object irregular edge showing textured surface mottled brown dark brown patches lighter brown highlights small areas darker gray-brown discoloration surface scratches worn spots subtle raised indented areas suggesting uneven thickness.