Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right. Beaded border. Inscription: AVREL AN NINVS AVG (partially legible). Reverse: Salus seated facing left before an altar; in right hand she holds ears of corn above a snake coiled around the altar, left hand rests on the back of the seat. Legend (hardly legible): TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III PP. Date: 179. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 2.78 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_186

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right Beaded border Inscription Avrel Ninvs Avg partially legible Reverse Salus seated facing left altar right hand holds ears corn snake coiled left hand rests back seat Legend hardly legible Tr P Xxxiii Imp X Cos Iii Pp Date 179 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.78 g circular metallic object worn surface showing raised profile bearded person facing surrounded beaded border faint raised detailing edge object primarily gray silver darker gray patina recesses slight brownish tones areas set plain white background.