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Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issued under 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' and 'SC'. Date: 157–158. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 27.5–29.5 mm, weight 21.55 g, axis 180°. Iconography: caducei, personifications, scepters, columns; Felicitas.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_226

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issued under 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 Tr Pot - Xi Sc Date 157–158 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 27.5–29.5 mm weight 21.55 g axis 180° Iconography caducei personifications scepters columns round worn coin uneven edge showing profile person low relief side surface patches smooth rough texture areas darker corrosion lighter worn metal colors visible brown dark brown black hints greenish-brown.