Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, all around. Reverse: Felicitas stands frontally, head turned to the left, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, inscription ITAS AVG IMP VIIII COS III, control mark -C in the fields. Date: 177–178. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 29.5–30.0 mm, weight 21.01 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_245

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right Reverse Felicitas stands frontally head turned left holding caduceus right hand long scepter inscription ITAS AVG IMP VIIII COS III control mark -C fields Date 177–178 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 29.5–30.0 mm weight 21.01 g axis 0° roughly circular worn metallic object uneven textured surface showing patina scratches primarily dark brown bronze tones hints green lighter metallic highlights edges.