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Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius — iconography: scepters, altars, personifications, pateras, snakes, horns of plenty, Salus (personification). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription IMP M VREL ANTONINVS AVG PM. Reverse: Salus standing left, holding a patera in her right hand feeding a snake wrapped around an altar, and a scepter in her left hand; inscriptions SALV VGV VII, in episode, III, in fields, -C. Date: 162–163. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type: coin (sestertius). Measurements: diameter 30.5–32.0 mm, weight 23.75 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_321

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Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer iconography scepters altars personifications pateras snakes horns plenty Salus personification Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription IMP M VREL ANTONINVS AVG PM Reverse standing left holding patera right hand feeding snake wrapped altar scepter left hand inscriptions SALV VGV VII episode Iii fields -C Date 162–163 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object type coin sestertius Measurements diameter 30.5–32.0 mm weight 23.75 g axis 0° worn round coin uneven edge showing profile person faintly raised surface coin displays varied dark brown tones patches lighter brown subtle greenish corrosion surface texture pitted smooth places raised ridges recessed areas.