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Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius — obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXIIII; reverse: Salus standing left, in her right hand she holds a patera from which she feeds a snake coiled around an altar, in her left hand she holds a long scepter, legend SA, G COS, in SC fields; date c. 169–170; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 29.5 mm; weight 22.85 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_094

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Keywords

Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXIIII reverse Salus standing left right hand holds patera feeds snake coiled altar left hand long scepter legend SA G Cos SC fields date c 169–170 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 29.5 mm weight 22.85 g axis 180 degrees circular coin worn raised profile person center showing textured metal surface patina coin displays mix dark brown greenish muted bronze tones lighter highlights raised areas slightly irregular rim surrounding portrait.