Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 169–170. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG - TR P XXIII'. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding a short caduceus in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, inscription 'FELICITAS AVG - COS III'. Personifications; iconography includes caducei and scepters. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–19.0 mm, weight 2.50 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_066

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58.0Mb (1.2Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 169–170 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs Avg - Tr P Xxiii Reverse Felicitas standing left holding short caduceus right hand long scepter Felicitas Avg - Cos Iii Personifications iconography includes caducei scepters Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0–19.0 mm weight 2.50 g axis 0° single circular metallic object worn uneven surface irregular edge shown white background object predominantly gray darker lighter gray variations across textured face faint raised recessed shapes suggesting relief details.