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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), c. 175 CE. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: Felicitas (personification) standing left, holding a long caduceus in right hand and a cornucopia in left, inscription TR P XXIX - IMP VIII COS III. Iconography: caducei, cornucopias, personifications; portraits and inscriptions of Marcus Aurelius. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin. Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.31 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 c 175 Ce Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Felicitas personification standing left holding long caduceus right hand cornucopia left inscription TR P XXIX - IMP VIII COS III Iconography caducei cornucopias personifications portraits inscriptions Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.31 g axis 180 degrees round worn coin matte metallic surface shades silver gray showing faint raised relief standing human figure center irregular cracks dents edges coin sits alone plain white background.