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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_076

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ONINVS AVG - TR P XXIIII Reverse Salus stands frontally turns head feeds snake held right hand inscription OS - III Iconography personifications snakes Marcus Aurelius - iconography Date 169–170 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin Dimensions diameter 16.0 mm–18.0 mm weight 2.76 g axis 15 degrees single round metallic object worn uneven surface sits white background showing raised central figure outstretched arms long vertical form object mainly silver-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised edges edges irregular slightly rough.