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'. Reverse: Felicitas stands frontally, head turned left, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, inscription 'IMP X COS III PP' with 'F' and 'VG' and 'in SC fields', dated 179. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 30.0 mm; weight 22.25 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 'M AVREL ANTONI - NVS AVG TR P XXXIII'. Reverse: Felicitas stands frontally, head turned left, holding a caduceus in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, inscription 'IMP X COS III PP' with 'F' and 'VG' and 'in SC fields', dated 179. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 30.0 mm; weight 22.25 g; axis 0°.

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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 Imp X Cos Iii Pp F Vg in SC fields dated 179 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 30.0 mm weight 22.25 g axis 0° round worn coin brown greenish patina showing raised central figure standing person holding staff pole hand small object figure profile draped garment slightly side surrounded decorative beaded rim scattered darker spots green corrosion surface.

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