Caption

Denarius; Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180); busts; imperial busts; treasure from Golub (numism.); Marcus Aurelius (121–180, Roman emperor 161–180); Commodus (161–192, Roman emperor 177–192) — iconography; Salus (personification); treasures (numism.); twig (attribute); snake (attribute). Obv. L·AVREL·MODVS·AVG Head of Commodus right, laurel wreath. Pearly border. Rev. TR P IIII · IMP II · COS II · PP Salus seated facing left, holds a branch in her right raised hand, left elbow on seat back, snake in front. 179; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; coin; weight 3.23 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_390

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 busts imperial busts treasure Golub numism Commodus 161–192 177–192 iconography Salus personification treasures twig attribute snake Obv L·AVREL·MODVS·AVG Head Commodus right laurel wreath Pearly border Rev TR P IIII · IMP II · COS II · PP Salus seated facing left holds branch right raised hand left elbow seat back front 179 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.23 g worn round metallic coin raised profile person facing showing head neck shoulder coin surface uneven edges textured wear small pits scratches decorative elements head suggesting wreath hair details areas darker tarnish lighter silvery highlights hints brownish discoloration.