Caption

Denarius depicting head of Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the right, inscription 'AVRELIVS CAES, ON AVG PII F' (circumferential); reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a scepter in her left, inscription 'TR P, TX - II - COS II' (circumferential). Issued ca. 157–158. Roman Empire, Rome. Marcus Aurelius (121–180; emperor 161–180; heir to the throne 138–161) and Antoninus Pius (86–161; emperor 138–161) associated with issue. Personifications: Felicitas; iconography includes scepters, caduceus, columns. Coin type: denarius; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 3.19 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_212

License type

Rights managed

Available size

39.0Mb (1013.2Kb) / 12.3in x 12.3in / 3691 x 3691 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius depicting head Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription Avrelivs Caes Avg Pii F circumferential reverse Felicitas standing left holding caduceus right hand scepter left Tr P Tx - Ii - Cos Ii Issued ca 157–158 Roman Empire Rome 121–180 emperor 161–180 heir throne 138–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 emperor 138–161 associated issue Personifications Felicitas iconography includes scepters columns Coin type denarius diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.19 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded man facing featuring curly hair facial details relief coin irregular edges textured rim decorative raised elements visible colors include silver gray subtle darker gray shadows lighter highlights.