Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right. Pearl border. Inscription: M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: Salus seated facing left, holding poppies in her right hand above a snake coiled around an altar, resting her left hand on the back of the seat. Pearl border. Inscription: TR P XXXII IMP VIIII COS III PP. Date: 177–178. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin. Weight: 2.44 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_178

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right Pearl border Inscription M Avrel Antoninvs Avg Reverse Salus seated facing left holding poppies right hand snake coiled altar resting left hand back seat Tr P Xxxii Imp Viiii Cos Iii Pp Date 177–178 Roman Empire Rome Coin Weight 2.44 g worn circular metallic object uneven edge sits white background surface raised profile person's head low relief textured areas suggesting hair facial features several irregular marks scratches across face surrounding field metal silver-gray darker gray patina small brownish spots slight dent edge appearance aged tarnished varied shades gray silver hints brown.