Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. 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 right hand and a cornucopia in left, inscription 'TR P XVIII - COS III'. Iconography: caducei, personification Felicitas, cornucopias. Date: 163–164. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 3.32 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_399

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Rights managed

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39.0Mb (1.9Mb) / 12.3in x 12.3in / 3691 x 3691 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer 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 Date 163–164 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 3.32 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn uneven edge primarily gray silver color showing raised relief seated human figure holding long staff scepter figure sitting chair drapery legs raised arm hand gesture surface areas darker gray lighter silver highlights visible textured wear small dents rim patterned border part edge faint raised decorative elements surrounding central figure background object white.