Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend M ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: Salus stands facing, turns head right, feeds a snake held in his right hand, legend C OS — III; date 169–170. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.59 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_073

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Salus stands turns head right feeds snake held right hand legend C OS Iii date 169–170 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.59 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile bearded male figure relief facing right figure curly hair laurel wreath- headpiece prominent nose chin visible sculpted details hair beard object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows recesses lighter silvery highlights raised areas edge irregularities slight indentations background plain white.