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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS - AV, XIII; reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding a short caduceus in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, legend - AVG COS III; dated 168–169. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 0°. Iconography: caduceuses, scepters, personifications, Felicitas; maker: Marcus Aurelius (iconographic attribution).

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS - AV Xiii reverse Felicitas standing left holding short caduceus right hand long scepter left legend - AVG COS III dated 168–169 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 0° Iconography caduceuses scepters personifications Felicitas maker iconographic attribution round worn metallic object dull gray surface sits white background edges slightly irregular surface shallow irregular raised lines depressions form indistinct vertical shape surrounding textured marks subtle variations gray tones small areas lighter gray raised edges.