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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne, 138–161) — iconography: caducei, scepters, personifications, Felicitas. Obverse: head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to right, inscription LIVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F circumferential. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a scepter in her left, inscription TR POT X-I-CO, II circumferential. Date: 156–157. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diam. 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 30°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_201

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 heir throne iconography caducei scepters personifications Felicitas Obverse head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription LIVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F circumferential Reverse standing left holding caduceus right hand scepter inscription TR POT X-I-CO II circumferential Date 156–157 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object coin denarius Dimensions diam 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 30° round metallic object dark gray surface sits white background object raised profile bearded person facing textured hair facial features worn areas small scratches irregular edges.