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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issued during reign of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius (without a cap) right, inscription AVRELIVS CA, circumferential. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a scepter in her left, inscription X - II - COSI, circumferential. Date: 157–158. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 3.18 g, axis 30°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_221

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued reign Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 Obverse head cap right inscription AVRELIVS CA circumferential Reverse Felicitas standing left holding caduceus right hand scepter inscription X - II - COSI Date 157–158 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 3.18 g axis 30° circular dark gray coin irregular edges showing low-relief figure profile standing posture raised outlines suggesting arm extended staff- object beside figure surface uneven texture wear lighter gray highlights raised areas darker gray recessed areas set white background.