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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM.' Reverse: Personification Felicitas standing left, holding a long caduceus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription 'TR P XXIX - IMP VIII COS III.' Date: 175. Material/Type: Roman coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 180 degrees. Subjects/iconography: Felicitas, personifications, caduceus, cornucopia; Marcus Aurelius iconography.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs Avg - Germ Sarm Reverse Personification Felicitas standing left holding long caduceus right hand cornucopia Tr P Xxix - Imp Viii Cos Iii Date 175 Material Type Roman coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.75 g axis 180 degrees Subjects iconography Felicitas personifications caduceus Marcus Aurelius iconography worn metallic coin raised profile bearded man relief showing head turned side detailed hair facial features set plain background coin irregular round shape nicks edge wear visible texture variations scratches surface Colors visible include silver-gray white background.