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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M ANTONINVS AV... TR P XXIII' circumferential. Reverse: Salus standing left; in her right hand she holds a patera above a snake coiled around an altar, in her left hand a scepter, inscription 'S VTI - AVG COS III' circumferential. Iconography: scepters, personifications, snakes, Salus, paterae, altars; Marcus Aurelius — iconography. Date: 168–170. Culture/place: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Measurements: diameter 17.5–19.5 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_059

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs Av.. Tr P Xxiii circumferential Reverse Salus standing left right hand holds patera snake coiled altar left hand scepter S Vti - Avg Cos Iii Iconography scepters personifications snakes paterae altars iconography Date 168–170 Culture place Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object type coin denarius Measurements diameter 17.5–19.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 0 degrees round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded male textured areas small patches darker tarnish lighter worn spots raised rim detail ring raised decorative elements profile visible colors silver-gray darker gray small areas brownish discoloration.