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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, facing right; pearl border; inscription ANTONINVS AVG. 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. Silver coin, weight 3.03 g, dated c. 169–170, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome.

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LZT26A51_114

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right pearl border inscription ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Salvti Avg Cos Iii Salus stands facing left holding patera right hand feeding snake coiled altar scepter Silver coin weight 3.03 g dated c 169–170 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome single circular metallic object aged worn surface sits white background object gray dull silver darker gray areas small brownish spots edge irregular chips cracks raised design profile person right textured hair beard surrounding band raised decorative elements forming partial border.