Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), c. 164–165. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription NINVS AVGARCVS around. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, right leg resting on globe, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopia in left, inscription PM TR P XIX IMP II COS III around. Iconography: caducei, Felicitas (personification), personifications, cornucopias, globe (attribute). Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_447

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 c 164–165 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription NINVS AVGARCVS Reverse Felicitas standing left right leg resting globe holding caduceus right hand cornucopia inscription PM TR P XIX IMP II COS III Iconography caducei personification personifications cornucopias attribute Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 2.70 g axis 0° round metallic object worn textured surface showing irregular raised indented areas faint contour lines suggesting profile metal shades gray silver darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised edges rim uneven small chips dents background plain white.