Caption

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), caesar 139–161; issuer: Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a covering, with drapery on the left shoulder; inscription 'AVRELIVS CAES - AN VG PII F'. Reverse: Felicitas (personification) stands left, leaning against a column, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a scepter in her left; inscription 'TR POT - XI -'. Additional iconography: caducei, personifications, columns, scepters. Date: 156–157. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 28.0–28.5 mm; weight 22.35 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_210

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius covering drapery left shoulder inscription Avrelivs Caes - Vg Pii F Reverse Felicitas personification stands left leaning column holding caduceus right hand scepter left Tr Pot - Xi - Additional iconography caducei personifications columns scepters Date 156–157 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 28.0–28.5 mm weight 22.35 g axis 180° round worn coin raised profile face relief showing forehead nose lips chin curly hair surface uneven texture patina areas dark brown greenish-gray hints coppery brown coin edge irregular slightly beveled background coin white.