Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right. Pearl border. Reverse: SALVS (Salus personified) sits 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. Legend: Obv. M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG; Rv. TR P XXXII IMP VIIII COS III PP. Hoard find from Golub (numismatic hoard). Date: 177–178. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 2.44 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_179

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right Pearl border Reverse Salvs Salus personified sits facing left holding poppies right hand snake coiled altar resting left hand back seat Legend Obv M Avrel Antoninvs Avg Rv Tr P Xxxii Imp Viiii Cos Iii Pp Hoard find Golub numismatic hoard Date 177–178 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.44 g worn circular coin uneven edge showing relief seated human figure surrounding raised details surface textured areas smooth wear small pits coin's colors shades gray silver darker tarnished brownish-gray.