Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, facing right; pearl border; inscription 'M ANTO I VS AVG TR P'. Reverse: SALVTI AVG COS III — Salus stands facing left, holding a patera in her right hand feeding a snake coiled around an altar, and a scepter in her left; pearl border. Date: 168–169. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin, weight 3.20 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A51_090

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right pearl border inscription M Anto I Vs Avg Tr P Reverse Salvti Avg Cos Iii Salus stands facing left holding patera right hand feeding snake coiled altar scepter Date 168–169 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.20 g axis 180° worn circular metal coin raised profile bearded male right showing detailed hair facial features coin surface mostly dark gray areas lighter gray brownish patina slightly irregular edge series raised dots near rim.