Caption

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, right hand holding a patera above a snake coiled around an altar, left hand holding a scepter, inscription 'S VTI AVG COS III' (circumferential). Iconography: scepters, personifications, snakes, Salus, paterae, altars, Marcus Aurelius iconography. Date: 168–170. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.5–19.5 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_060

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Rights managed

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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 holding patera snake coiled altar left hand holding scepter S Vti Avg Cos Iii Iconography scepters personifications snakes paterae altars Marcus Aurelius iconography Date 168–170 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.5–19.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven surface irregular edges showing raised central figure low relief upright elongated surrounded ring shallow rounded impressions object displays areas darker tarnish lighter polished metal visible shades gray silver darker gray-brown spots.