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 Marcus Aurelius without a covering to the right, inscription ELIVS CAES - ANTON AVG P. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a scepter in her left, inscription TR POT - XI, in SC. Date: 157–158. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (sestertius): diameter 27.5–29.5 mm, weight 21.55 g, axis 180°. Iconography: caduceus, personifications (Felicitas), scepters, columns.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_225

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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 covering right inscription ELIVS CAES - ANTON AVG P Reverse Felicitas standing left holding caduceus right hand scepter inscription TR POT - XI Sc Date 157–158 Roman Empire Rome Coin sestertius diameter 27.5–29.5 mm weight 21.55 g axis 180° Iconography personifications scepters columns round worn coin uneven edge showing raised profile person facing curly hair suggestion facial features neck surface patches darker lighter areas textured pitted appearance coin displays mix brown dark brown black tones subtle greenish reddish brown variations rim surface.