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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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LZT26A71_075

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Keywords

Denarius issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription N Oninvs Avg - Tr P Xxiiii Reverse Salus stands frontally turns head feeds snake held right hand 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 personification snakes round metallic object raised profile bearded head relief showing textured hair facial features surface worn irregular edges shallow indentations object primarily silver areas darker gray toning subtle highlights background white.