Caption

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. Personifications; snakes. Date c. 169–170, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter ~16–18 mm, weight 3.22 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_335

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Keywords

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 Personifications snakes Date c 169–170 Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter ~16–18 mm weight 3.22 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn uneven edge rests white background object silver-gray darker recessed areas lighter highlights object’s surface raised stylized human figure profile standing holding elongated shape small marks irregularities figure metal slightly tarnished subtle variations silver-gray tones minor scratches dents.