Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M AVREL ANTONI-NVS AVG TR P XXXIII' around. Reverse: Felicitas stands frontally, head turned left, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a long scepter in her left; inscription 'F V G - IMP X COS III PP' around, 'SC' in fields; dated 179. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin: diameter 30.0 mm, weight 22.25 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_425

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58.0Mb (4.6Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Avrel Antoni-Nvs Avg Tr P Xxxiii Reverse Felicitas stands frontally head turned left holding caduceus right hand long scepter F V G - Imp X Cos Iii Pp Sc fields dated 179 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 30.0 mm weight 22.25 g axis 0° round metal coin patina showing brown green tones featuring raised profile bearded man curly hair laurel- headband surrounded ring raised decorative markings edge coin surface wear small pits variations texture color.