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 around. Reverse: Salus stands frontally, turns her head to the right, feeds a snake held in her right hand. Inscriptions: C, S - I, I. Date: 169–171. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–19.0 mm, weight 3.13 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_194

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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 stands frontally turns head feeds snake held right hand Inscriptions C S - I I Date 169–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 3.13 g axis 0° round worn metallic object dull silver-gray surface showing faint raised outline standing humanlike figure elongated body object irregular edge small chips scratches scattered shallow dents scuffs shades gray darker gray.