Caption

Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius wearing a laurel wreath, with drapery on the left shoulder; inscription ANT·NVS AVG - TR P XXIIII. Reverse: Salus stands left; in her right hand she holds a patera feeding a snake coiled around an altar, in her left hand she holds a long scepter; inscription SA·LV·S AVG COS III; in SC fields. Date: 169–170. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin: diameter 32.5–33.0 mm, weight 26.39 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_183

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (2.8Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Bust Marcus Aurelius wearing laurel wreath drapery left shoulder inscription ANT·NVS AVG - TR P XXIIII Reverse Salus stands left right hand holds patera feeding snake coiled altar left hand long scepter inscription SA·LV·S AVG COS III SC fields Date 169–170 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 32.5–33.0 mm weight 26.39 g axis 0° round worn metal object uneven edge textured pitted surface showing mix brown dark brown reddish-brown hints black greenish patina faint raised indented areas suggesting worn relief pattern irregular highlights shadows across face.