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. Bust of young Marcus Aurelius uncovered, in paludamentum, right; legend: AVRELIVS C-ESAR AVG (all around). Reverse: Salus leaning against a column, standing left, feeding a snake which she holds in her arms; legends: TR POT VIII–, S II (all around), in SC fields. Date: 153–154. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object: coin. Dimensions: diameter 25.0–27.0 mm, weight 12.01 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_180

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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 Bust young Marcus Aurelius uncovered paludamentum right legend Avrelivs C-Esar Avg Reverse Salus leaning column standing left feeding snake holds arms legends Tr Pot Viii– S Ii SC fields Date 153–154 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object coin Dimensions diameter 25.0–27.0 mm weight 12.01 g axis 180° round worn coin uneven slightly chipped edge showing faint raised relief standing human figure draped robes visible arm raised surface textured pitted areas darker lighter brown hints greenish patina set white background.