Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription NTONINVS AVG - TR P XXIIII all around. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding a short caduceus in his right hand and a long scepter in his left, inscription FELICITAS AVG - COS III all around. Date: 169–170. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Medium: coin. Diameter: 17.0–18.0 mm. Weight: 3.40 g. Axis: 0 degrees. Subjects/icons: scepters, caduceuses, personifications; iconography of Marcus Aurelius and Felicitas.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_064

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription NTONINVS AVG - TR P XXIIII Reverse Felicitas standing left holding short caduceus right hand long scepter inscription FELICITAS AVG - COS III Date 169–170 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Medium coin Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm Weight 3.40 g Axis 0 degrees Subjects icons scepters caduceuses personifications iconography round worn metallic object uneven surface patina darker lighter gray tones showing hints brownish greenish discoloration object features raised shallow relief standing human figure profile surrounded ring indistinct shapes edge.