Caption

denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180); obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, facing right; pearl border; legend 'M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIII'. Reverse: Salus standing facing left, in her right hand a patera feeding a snake coiled around an altar, in her left a scepter; legend 'SALVTI AVG COS III'. Golub treasure (numismatic) and treasures (numism.) removed. Date: 168–169. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.22 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_093

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Rights managed

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath facing right pearl border legend M Antoninvs Avg Tr P Xxiii Reverse Salus standing facing left right hand patera feeding snake coiled altar scepter Salvti Avg Cos Iii Golub treasure numismatic treasures numism removed Date 168–169 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.22 g axis 180 degrees worn circular metal coin uneven edge showing raised profile person's head upper torso sideways raised hand near face another indistinct raised form nearby surface scratches dents varied textures coin primarily silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised surfaces faint brownish tones worn spots background plain white.