Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA — Bust of the empress right, draped, hair in waves tied in a bun, wearing a diadem; pearl border. Rev. SALVS — Salus seated facing left, right hand feeding a snake wrapped around an altar, left elbow resting on the back of the seat. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.09 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_280

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obv Favstina Avgvsta Bust empress right draped hair waves tied bun wearing diadem pearl border Rev Salvs Salus seated facing left right hand feeding snake wrapped altar left elbow resting back seat Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.09 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn uneven edge patina dark gray muted silver tones showing raised profile person's head facing right visible hair surrounded faint raised shapes rim coin surface scratches small chips areas darker discoloration.