Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath facing right; inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM (circumferential). Reverse: Salus standing left, holding a long scepter in her left hand and a patera in her right above an altar with a snake wrapped around it; inscription XI IMP VIII COS III PP (circumferential). Iconography: personifications, scepters, snakes, altars, paterae, Salus. Date: 176–177. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.96 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_238

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM circumferential Reverse Salus standing left holding long scepter left hand patera altar snake wrapped inscription XI IMP VIII COS III PP Iconography personifications scepters snakes altars paterae Date 176–177 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Dimensions diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.96 g axis 0° single round coin worn irregular edge shown white background coin surface metallic gray areas lighter darker gray patina features raised central figure standing facing slightly side faint surrounding raised shapes worn decorative elements perimeter.