Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ONINVS AV - TR P XXIIII. Reverse: Salus stands frontally, turns his head to the right, feeds a snake held in his right hand. Date: 169–170. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5 mm, weight 2.98 g, axis 0°. Icons/personifications, snakes; maker/issuer: Marcus Aurelius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_078

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ONINVS AV - TR P XXIIII Reverse Salus stands frontally turns feeds snake held right hand Date 169–170 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5 mm weight 2.98 g axis 0° Icons personifications snakes maker issuer small round metallic object worn surface showing shallow relief standing human figure object silver-gray darker gray spots subtle brownish tarnish figure slightly raised background worn edges faint irregular markings .