Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right; pearl border. Inscription: 'L AVREL COM MODVS AVG'. Reverse: Salus seated left, holding a branch in her raised right hand, left elbow resting on the seat, a snake at her feet; pearl border. Inscription: 'TR P III IMP II COS PP'. Date: 178. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.76 g; axis 180°.
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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Commodus in a laurel wreath facing right; pearl border. Inscription: 'L AVREL COM MODVS AVG'. Reverse: Salus seated left, holding a branch in her raised right hand, left elbow resting on the seat, a snake at her feet; pearl border. Inscription: 'TR P III IMP II COS PP'. Date: 178. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.76 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head Commodus laurel wreath facing right pearl border Inscription L Avrel Com Modvs Avg Reverse Salus seated left holding branch raised right hand left elbow resting seat snake feet Tr P Iii Imp Ii Cos Pp Date 178 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.76 g axis 180° single round coin centered white background showing raised profile seated figure draped clothing outstretched arm coin surface metallic dark gray silver tones small areas brownish discoloration decorative raised border encircles design.

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