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sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; iconography: scepters, personifications, altars, paterae, snakes, cornucopiae, Salus (personification). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend IMP CAES M AVREL - ANTONI. Reverse: Salus standing left, in her right hand she holds a patera from which she feeds a snake wrapped around the altar, in her left hand a scepter; A, XVII, in episode COS III, in fields SC. Date: 162–163. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: sestertius; diameter 31.0 mm; weight 25.67 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_323

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Keywords

sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer iconography scepters personifications altars paterae snakes cornucopiae Salus personification Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend IMP CAES M AVREL - ANTONI Reverse standing left right hand holds patera feeds snake wrapped altar left hand scepter A Xvii episode COS III fields SC Date 162–163 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 31.0 mm weight 25.67 g axis 0° worn round metal object raised profile person side view showing facial features hair details surface textured irregular areas wear corrosion object displays patina brown dark brown hints reddish greenish tones edge raised border faint decorative elements following curve profile adorned laurel leafy headpiece background slightly recessed compared raised central figure.