Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Commodus in right, wearing laurel wreath; pearly border; inscription 'L AVREL MODVS AVG'. Reverse: Salus seated facing left, holding a branch in her raised right hand, left elbow on the back of the seat, with a snake in front; pearly border; inscription 'TR P IIII IMP II COS II PP'. Treasure from Golub (numism.) noted. Roman Empire, 179 CE. Coin; weight 3.23 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_391

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head Commodus right wearing laurel wreath pearly border inscription L Avrel Modvs Avg Reverse Salus seated facing left holding branch raised right hand left elbow back seat snake front Tr P Iiii Imp Ii Cos Ii Pp Treasure Golub numism noted Roman Empire 179 Ce Coin weight 3.23 g worn circular metallic object irregular edge showing raised image seated figure facing left visible drapery folds arm extended forward set slightly textured background metal primarily gray areas darker tarnish small patches greenish brown discoloration.