Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192) right, wearing a laurel wreath, armor and drapery; pearl border; inscription L AVREL COM MODV. Reverse: Salus seated facing left, holds a branch (twig) in her right raised hand, rests her left elbow on the back of the seat, a snake at her feet; inscription TR P III IMP II COS PP. Hoard find noted. 178 CE; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome. Coin; weight 2.75 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_382

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust Commodus 161–192 177–192 right wearing laurel wreath armor drapery pearl border inscription L AVREL COM MODV Reverse Salus seated facing left holds branch twig raised hand rests left elbow back seat snake feet inscription TR P III IMP II COS PP Hoard find noted 178 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.75 g axis 180 degrees single round coin worn uneven edge sits white background coin raised profile person's head facing wreath laurel- decoration head visible wear scratches small dents coin's surface primarily dark gray areas lighter gray subtle brownish patina.