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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right, pearl border; inscription ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: SALVTI AVG COS III — Salus standing 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; Rome, 169–170 CE; Roman Empire.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_115

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right pearl border inscription ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Salvti Avg Cos Iii Salus standing left holding patera right hand feeding snake coiled altar scepter Silver coin weight 3.03 g Rome 169–170 Ce Roman Empire circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised central figure standing long vertical staff hand smaller object figure surrounding elements embossed somewhat eroded object irregular edges small chips indentations weathered textured patina Visible colors include shades gray dark silver muted brownish tones background plain white.