Caption

Denarius, ca. 156–157 CE. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap facing right; inscription AVRELIVS CAES AN - N AVG PII F circumferential. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding a caduceus in right hand and a scepter in left; inscription TR P XI C S II circumferential. Issuer: Antoninus Pius; iconography includes caducei, personifications, scepters; Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne) noted. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: silver; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.68 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_214

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Keywords

Denarius ca 156–157 Ce Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap facing right inscription AVRELIVS CAES - N AVG PII F circumferential Reverse Felicitas standing left holding caduceus right hand scepter inscription TR P XI C S II circumferential Issuer Antoninus Pius iconography includes caducei personifications scepters Marcus Aurelius heir throne noted Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin silver diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.68 g axis 180° single round metal coin worn surface raised profile bearded person relief shown side view coin silver-gray darker gray areas recessed regions slight lighter highlights raised features edge slightly irregular surface textured wear small pits.