Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right. Beaded border. Inscription: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIII. 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. 168–169, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.99 g; axis 180°.
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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right. Beaded border. Inscription: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIII. 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. 168–169, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.99 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right Beaded border Inscription M Antoninvs Avg Tr P Xxiii Reverse Salvti Avg Cos Iii Salus stands facing left holding patera right hand feeding snake coiled altar scepter left Pearl border 168–169 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.99 g axis 180° round worn metallic object uneven dented edge showing relief standing human figure holding long staff surface scratches raised ridges areas darker lighter metallic tones shades grey pewter tarnished silver brownish discoloration.

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