Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscribed ONINVS AV - TR P XXIIII. Reverse: Salus stands frontally, turns her head to the right, feeds a snake held in her right hand, inscribed C OS - I - II. Date: 169–170. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5 mm; weight 2.98 g; axis 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_077

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscribed ONINVS AV - TR P XXIIII Reverse Salus stands frontally turns head feeds snake held right hand inscribed C OS - I - II Date 169–170 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5 mm weight 2.98 g axis 0 degrees round metallic coin worn edges showing raised profile person featuring bearded chin short hair surrounded decorative raised markings irregular indentations surface areas smoother shine darker tarnish visible scratches uneven texture shades silver gray hints darker gray.