| Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
| Year | 179 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.5 g |
| Dimensions | 30 mm |
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| Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
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| Reference(s) | RIC III#1240, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1240 |
| Obverse description | Bust of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, cuirassed, right. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | M AVREL
ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXXIII (Translation: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Tricesima. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the 33st time.) |
| Reverse description | Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | FELICITAS AVG IMP X COS III P P S C (Translation: Felicitas Augusti, Imperator Decimum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. The good fortune of the emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator) for the tenth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.) |
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| Mintage | ND (179) - - |
| Catalog ID | 8799800070 |
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