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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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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