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. L. COMMODO S. AVG. Bust of Commodus to right, with laurel wreath, armor and drapery. Pearl border. Rev. COS. III. 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. Pearl border. 177–178, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome, coin, weight 3.10 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_379

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Rights managed

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 busts treasures numism imperial busts Commodus 161–192 177–192 - iconography Salus personification branch attribute snake Obv L Commodo S Avg Bust right laurel wreath armor drapery Pearl border Rev Cos Iii 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 round metallic object irregular edge sits plain white background object weathered surface showing raised central design depicting seated humanlike figure facing left outstretched arm nearby abstract shapes suggest additional figures objects metal patina varying shades gray dark gray hints brown green small darker spots areas wear rim.