Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of M. Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscribed NTONI NVS AVG. Reverse: Salus seated facing left, holding a branch in right hand with a snake in front. Dated 176–180 CE; Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.11 g; axis 180 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_168

License type

Rights managed

Available size

43.4Mb (1.3Mb) / 13.0in x 13.0in / 3893 x 3893 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head M Aurelius laurel wreath facing right inscribed NTONI NVS AVG Reverse Salus seated left holding branch right hand snake front Dated 176–180 CE Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.11 g axis 180 degrees single round worn coin sits white background surface showing raised profile person's head relief detailed ear nose chin stylized hair flowing back coin's metal dark gray areas lighter gray highlights brownish discoloration edge slightly irregular uneven.