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, holding ears of corn in right hand above a snake coiled around the altar, left hand resting on the back of the seat; inscription TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III PP (hardly legible). 179 CE; Roman Empire; Rome; coin; weight 2.78 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_187

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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 holding ears corn right hand snake coiled left hand resting back seat inscription TR P XXXIII IMP X COS III PP hardly legible 179 Ce Roman Empire Rome coin weight 2.78 g worn round object resembling uneven edge showing raised central area shallow worn relief seated humanlike figure surrounding decorative elements surface textured aged appearance scratches small pits visible colors various shades gray dark gray muted brown slightly lighter highlights raised areas.