Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath, facing right; pearl border; legend AVREL ANTO NINVS A. Reverse: Salus (personification) seated left, holding a branch above a snake in her right hand, left hand resting on the back of the seat; legend C O S III PP. Date: 176–180. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.49 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_181

License type

Rights managed

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42.1Mb (2.3Mb) / 12.8in x 12.8in / 3838 x 3838 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right pearl border legend AVREL ANTO NINVS A Reverse Salus personification seated left holding branch snake right hand left hand resting back seat legend C O S III PP Date 176–180 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.49 g round worn coin uneven edge shown white background coin surface mainly dark gray areas lighter gray brownish patina central design depict seated human- figure arm extended another arm resting textured lines beneath suggesting drapery faint raised marks decorative shapes rim.