Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), attributed issuer Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), ca. 156–157. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius without a cap to the 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, with magistral inscriptions including 'TR P • XI • C • S • II' (circumferential). Iconography: caducei, personifications, scepters, Felicitas. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin: silver; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm; weight 2.68 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_215

License type

Rights managed

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42.5Mb (2.0Mb) / 12.8in x 12.8in / 3854 x 3854 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 attributed issuer Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 ca 156–157 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius cap right inscription Avrelivs Caes - N Avg Pii F circumferential Reverse Felicitas standing left holding caduceus right hand scepter magistral inscriptions Tr P • Xi • C • S • Ii Iconography caducei personifications scepters Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.68 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven edge white background metal primarily gray darker gray patina small areas brownish-red discoloration surface embossed human figure draped robes thin objects hand shallow circular impressions near upper rim irregular marks scratches across surface.