Caption

Denarius (with a hole), Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Salus seated on a throne facing left, holding a patera in outstretched right hand feeding a snake wrapped around an altar, left hand on the backrest, legend S·LVS. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 2.69 g; axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_465

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Rights managed

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32.6Mb (1.9Mb) / 11.3in x 11.3in / 3378 x 3378 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius hole Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Salus seated throne left holding patera outstretched right hand feeding snake wrapped altar left hand backrest legend S·LVS Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.69 g axis 165° worn circular metal object raised profile person hole near top edge irregular edges surface scratches shallow indents visible colors shades silver gray.