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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: Salus stands frontally, turns his head to the right, feeds a snake held in his right hand, inscription COS III. Date: 169–170 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameter ~17–18 mm, weight 3.59 g, axis 0°. Iconography: snakes; personification of Salus.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_074

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Salus stands frontally turns head feeds snake held right hand inscription COS III Date 169–170 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter ~17–18 mm weight 3.59 g axis 0° Iconography snakes personification small round metallic object worn surface showing raised depiction standing human figure draped clothing holding object hand arm bent figure centered surrounded several small raised marks decorative indentations edge silver-gray darker gray areas recessed parts lighter gray raised surfaces sits plain white background.