Denarius; issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'N ONINVS AVG - TR P XXIIII' around. Reverse: Salus stands frontally, turns head to the right, feeds a snake held in her right hand; inscription 'OS - III'. Date: 169–170. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/format: coin. Dimensions: diameter 16.0–18.0 mm; weight 2.76 g; axis 15°. Subjects/iconography: Marcus Aurelius; Salus (personification); snakes.
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Denarius; issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'N ONINVS AVG - TR P XXIIII' around. Reverse: Salus stands frontally, turns head to the right, feeds a snake held in her right hand; inscription 'OS - III'. Date: 169–170. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium/format: coin. Dimensions: diameter 16.0–18.0 mm; weight 2.76 g; axis 15°. Subjects/iconography: Marcus Aurelius; Salus (personification); snakes.

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