Caption

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. Reverse: Felicitas stands frontally, head turned left, holding a caduceus in his right hand and a long scepter in his left, inscription LICIT, MP VIIII, 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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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_408

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Keywords

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 showing patina brown reddish-brown green darker brown tones surface mottled textured areas smoother wear raised shallow relief shapes suggesting vertical form faint contours appearance aged corroded subtle variations color surface irregularities.