Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription M TONINVS AVG. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding a long caduceus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, inscription TR P XXX – IMP VIII COS III. Date: 175–176. Iconography: caduceus, personification Felicitas, cornucopias. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5 mm; weight 3.30 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_274

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M TONINVS AVG Reverse Felicitas standing left holding long caduceus right hand cornucopia inscription TR P XXX – IMP VIII COS III Date 175–176 Iconography caduceus personification Felicitas cornucopias Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 0° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised figure standing center figure hold long vertical object hand another object visible contours suggesting draped clothing coin's edges irregular wear color palette primarily silver-gray darker gray areas recessed details subtle highlights raised portions background plain white.