Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Silver coin, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), struck 176–180. Obverse: laureate head of M. Aurelius right, inscription NTONI NVS AVG. Reverse: Salus seated left holding a branch in right hand, a snake in front; inscription III PP. Weight 2.11 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_169

License type

Rights managed

Available size

43.4Mb (2.2Mb) / 13.0in x 13.0in / 3893 x 3893 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Silver coin Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 struck 176–180 Obverse laureate head M Aurelius right inscription NTONI NVS AVG Reverse Salus seated left holding branch right hand snake front inscription III PP Weight 2.11 g axis 180° round worn coin muted gray-brown patina showing faint raised outline seated figure center figure sit low squared base surface areas darker gray slightly lighter gray metal wear exposes subtle highlights small rough spots shallow indentations edge face coin.