Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius; obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM'; reverse: 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 circa 175; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm; weight 2.75 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_215

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs Avg - Germ Sarm reverse Felicitas standing left holding long caduceus right hand cornucopia Tr P Xxix - Imp Viii Cos Iii date circa 175 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.75 g axis 180 degrees small round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised relief standing human figure draped clothing long staff surface scratches small nicks object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows slight lighter highlights.