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sestertius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; iconography: scepters, Marcus Aurelius, 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, holding a patera in her right hand feeding a snake wrapped around an altar, and a scepter in her left hand; A, XVII, in exergue COS III, in fields SC. Date: 162–163. Roman Empire, 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_324

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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 holding patera right hand feeding snake wrapped altar scepter left hand A Xvii exergue COS III fields SC Date 162–163 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 31.0 mm weight 25.67 g axis 0° worn round object irregular edge showing textured pitted surface shades brown dark brown patches reddish-brown black faint vertical outline standing figure visible near center indistinct raised shapes shallow relief areas surround figure mottled coloration subtle highlights rim.