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; legend L AVREL COM MODV. Pearl border. Reverse: Salus seated facing left, holding a branch in her right raised hand, left elbow resting on the seat, a snake at her feet; legend TR P III IMP II COS PP. Hoard find context noted. Date: 178. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.75 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_383

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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 legend L AVREL COM MODV Pearl border Reverse Salus seated facing left holding branch raised hand left elbow resting seat snake feet legend TR P III IMP II COS PP Hoard find context noted Date 178 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.75 g axis 180° round metal coin uneven edge showing wear small chips primarily dark gray areas lighter gray faint brownish tones face raised depiction seated figure next smaller standing figure rectangular block rendered metal tones faint circular ridges irregular surface texture visible across coin subtle highlights shadowed recesses giving depth relief.