Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription VREL ANTONI - NVS AVG T (all around). Reverse: Felicitas stands frontally, head turned to the left, holding a caduceus in his right hand and a long scepter in his left, inscription LICIT, MP VIIII (all around), in SC fields. Date: 177–179. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameter 29.5–30.0 mm; weight 24.20 g; axis 0°.
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Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription VREL ANTONI - NVS AVG T (all around). Reverse: Felicitas stands frontally, head turned to the left, holding a caduceus in his right hand and a long scepter in his left, inscription LICIT, MP VIIII (all around), in SC fields. Date: 177–179. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameter 29.5–30.0 mm; weight 24.20 g; axis 0°.

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Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription VREL ANTONI - NVS AVG T Reverse Felicitas stands frontally head turned left holding caduceus right hand long scepter inscription LICIT Mp Viiii SC fields Date 177–179 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 29.5–30.0 mm weight 24.20 g axis 0° circular worn metal object uneven edge textured pitted surface showing mix dark brown green reddish-brown tones darker grayish areas subtle lighter spots.

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