Caption

Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: laureate head of Marcus Aurelius facing right, inscription IMP M 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 (episode III; field -C.). Date: 162–163. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: bronze; diameter 30.5–32.0 mm; weight 23.75 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_322

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46.3Mb (4.0Mb) / 13.4in x 13.4in / 4022 x 4022 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse laureate head facing right inscription IMP M ANTONINVS AVG PM Reverse Salus standing left holding patera right hand feeding snake wrapped altar scepter left hand inscriptions SALV VGV VII episode III field -C Date 162–163 Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter 30.5–32.0 mm weight 23.75 g axis 0° circular worn object uneven edge showing textured pitted surface shades brown dark brown reddish-brown small areas black faint raised shapes contours suggesting worn relief subtle vertical elements set white background.