Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right. Pearl border. Inscription: M AN NINVS AVG TR P XX III. Reverse: SALVTI AVG COS III. Salus stands facing left; in her right hand she holds a patera from which she feeds a snake coiled around an altar, in her left hand a scepter. 168–169 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Weight 3.15 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_095

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right Pearl border Inscription M Ninvs Avg Tr P Xx Iii Reverse Salvti Avg Cos Iii Salus stands facing left right hand holds patera feeds snake coiled altar left hand scepter 168–169 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Weight 3.15 g round metallic object tarnished silver-gray surface showing worn raised relief profile human head textured hair headdress neck surrounded irregular rim details subtle surface scratches color palette includes silver-gray dark gray hints brownish patina.