Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right; legend 'M ANTONINV AVG TR P XXIIII'. Reverse: Salus standing facing left, holding a patera in her right hand feeding a snake coiled around an altar, and a scepter in her left; pearl border; legend 'TI AVG COS III'. Date: 169–170. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, weight 3.28 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_110

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (1.4Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right legend M Antoninv Avg Tr P Xxiiii Reverse Salus standing facing left holding patera right hand feeding snake coiled altar scepter left pearl border Ti Avg Cos Iii Date 169–170 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.28 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge displaying raised profile face relief surface textured areas shallow indentations mix gray dark gray brown muted greenish tones darker spots rim.