Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), c. 163–164 CE. Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath and armor facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS - AVG IMP II'. Reverse: Felicitas seated right, holding a long caduceus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription 'TR P XVIII - COS III'. Iconography: caducei, personification Felicitas, cornucopias. Coin, Roman Empire, Rome; diameter ~16–17 mm, weight 3.32 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_398

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39.0Mb (1.8Mb) / 12.3in x 12.3in / 3691 x 3691 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 c 163–164 Ce Obverse Bust laurel wreath armor facing right inscription M Antoninvs - Avg Imp Ii Reverse Felicitas seated holding long caduceus right hand cornucopia left Tr P Xviii - Cos Iii Iconography caducei personification Felicitas cornucopias Coin Roman Empire Rome diameter ~16–17 mm weight 3.32 g axis 0° small round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile bearded human head side view wearing leafy wreath object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows subtle brownish patina spots irregular edges shallow dents scratches.