Caption

Denarius, ca. 156–157 CE. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap facing right, inscription LIVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F circumferential. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding a caduceus in right hand and a scepter in left, inscription TR POT X·I·CO II circumferential. Issuers: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180; caesar 139–161) and Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Iconography: caducei, scepters, personifications (Felicitas). Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 30°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_202

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius ca 156–157 Ce Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap facing right inscription LIVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F circumferential Reverse Felicitas standing left holding caduceus right hand scepter inscription TR POT X·I·CO II circumferential Issuers Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Iconography caducei scepters personifications Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 30° small round metal object worn uneven edge centered white background surface raised textured relief standing humanlike figure surrounding irregular marks visible scratches pitting object primarily dark gray charcoal color subtle lighter gray highlights raised areas slightly darker patches.