Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath facing right, inscription ONINVS · AVG · TR · P · XX. Reverse: Salus stands frontally, turns head to the right, feeds a snake held in her right hand, inscription COS · III. Date: 169–170. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Material: coin; diameter c. 16–18 mm; weight 3.22 g; axis 0°. Iconography: personifications, snakes, Salus; issuer Marcus Aurelius.
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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath facing right, inscription ONINVS · AVG · TR · P · XX. Reverse: Salus stands frontally, turns head to the right, feeds a snake held in her right hand, inscription COS · III. Date: 169–170. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Material: coin; diameter c. 16–18 mm; weight 3.22 g; axis 0°. Iconography: personifications, snakes, Salus; issuer Marcus Aurelius.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ONINVS · AVG · TR · P · XX Reverse Salus stands frontally turns head feeds snake held right hand inscription COS · III Date 169–170 Place Rome Roman Empire Material coin diameter c 16–18 mm weight 3.22 g axis 0° Iconography personifications snakes issuer Marcus Aurelius single round metallic object worn raised profile bearded man's head surrounded slightly irregular rim textured surface showing areas smooth wear finer engraved details visible colors silver gray darker shadowed tones.

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