Caption

denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121-180; Roman emperor 161-180), busts, Marcus Aurelius (121-180; Roman emperor 161-180), treasures (numism.), imperial busts, Commodus (161-192; Roman emperor 177-192) - iconography, Salus (personification), branch (attribute), snake (attribute). Obv. COMMODUS AVG Bust of Commodus right, with laurel wreath, armor and drapery. Pearl border. Rev. COS R P Salus sits facing left, holds a branch in her raised right hand, rests her left elbow on the back of the seat, a snake at her feet. 177–178, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome, coin, weight 3.10 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_378

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.9Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121-180 Roman emperor 161-180 busts treasures numism imperial busts Commodus 161-192 Roman emperor 177-192 - iconography Salus personification branch attribute snake Obv COMMODUS AVG Bust Commodus right laurel wreath armor drapery Pearl border Rev COS R P Salus sits facing left holds raised right hand rests left elbow back seat feet 177–178 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.10 g single round metal object uneven worn edge showing raised profile person facing right surface displays textured hair details facial features low relief areas wear small chips rim object patina dark gray brown tones hints greenish corrosion lighter worn highlights raised surfaces background plain white.