Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), 168–169 CE. Obverse: laureate bust of Marcus Aurelius right, pearl border; inscribed 'M ANTONIVS AVG TR P'. Reverse: SALVTI AVG COS III; Salus standing left, holding a patera feeding a snake coiled on an altar in her right hand and a scepter in her left, pearl border. Roman Empire, Rome; silver coin, weight 3.20 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_091

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Rights managed

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44.9Mb (2.5Mb) / 13.2in x 13.2in / 3962 x 3962 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 168–169 Ce Obverse laureate bust Marcus Aurelius right pearl border inscribed M Antonivs Avg Tr P Reverse Salvti Avg Cos Iii Salus standing left holding patera feeding snake coiled altar right hand scepter Roman Empire Rome silver coin weight 3.20 g axis 180° round metallic object irregular edge showing worn raised figure center holding something long thin surface textured worn areas shallow relief faint decorative shapes surrounding visible colors dark gray lighter gray highlights small areas brownish patina.