Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), c. 175. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS AV' and 'GERM, ARM' all around. 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' all around. Iconography: caducei, personifications (Felicitas), cornucopias. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 2.55 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_223

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 c 175 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs Av Germ Arm Reverse Felicitas standing left holding long caduceus right hand cornucopia Tr P Xxix - Imp Viii Cos Iii Iconography caducei personifications cornucopias Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.55 g axis 0° round metallic coin worn uneven surface showing raised central figure relief figure upright slightly off-center textured details head torso ring low-relief marks rim coin scratches dents areas wear patina Colors visible include silver-gray tones across metal darker gray shadows small spots darker discoloration tiny hint green near edge.