Caption

Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), (caesar 139–161); Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) (issuer); Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161); Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) — iconography: personifications, snakes, Salus, columns. Obverse: bust of young Marcus Aurelius uncovered, in paludamentum, facing right, legend 'AVRELIVS C[—] ESAR AVG' all around. Reverse: Salus leaning against a column to left, feeding a snake which she holds in her arms, legend 'TR POT VIII[—] S II' all around, in SC fields. Date: 153–154. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Object: coin; diameter 25.0–27.0 mm; weight 12.01 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_179

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (3.9Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 caesar 139–161 Antoninus Pius 86–161 138–161 issuer heir throne iconography personifications snakes Salus columns Obverse bust young Marcus Aurelius uncovered paludamentum facing right legend Avrelivs C Esar Avg Reverse Salus leaning column left feeding snake holds arms Tr Pot Viii S Ii SC fields Date 153–154 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Object coin diameter 25.0–27.0 mm weight 12.01 g axis 180° worn round metal object uneven edge showing raised profile person's head relief facing right surface rough texture pitting areas darker lighter brown blackened spots greenish tones near edge.