Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right; inscription TONINVS - AVG TR PX. Reverse: Salus (personification) stands frontally, turns his head to the right, feeds a snake held in his right hand. Iconography: personifications, snakes. Date: circa 169–171. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver; diameter 17.5–19.0 mm; weight 3.13 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_193

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription TONINVS - AVG TR PX Reverse Salus personification stands frontally turns head feeds snake held right hand Iconography personifications snakes Date circa 169–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 3.13 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven surface featuring raised profile person's head relief showing facial contours hair texture object irregular edges small dents scratches across face visible areas light reflection creating brighter silvery highlights darker grey shadows colors visible grey darker metallic tones.