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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, inscription 'M ANTONINVS - AVG TR P XXIIII' all around; reverse: Salus standing left, in her right hand holding a patera feeding a snake coiled around an altar, in her left hand a long scepter, inscriptions 'SA' and 'G COS' all around, in SC fields; dated 169–170, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: bronze, diameter 29.5 mm, weight 22.85 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_095

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Sestertius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Antoninvs - Avg Tr P Xxiiii reverse Salus standing left right hand holding patera feeding snake coiled altar left hand long scepter inscriptions Sa G Cos SC fields dated 169–170 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin bronze diameter 29.5 mm weight 22.85 g axis 180 degrees round worn metal coin uneven textured surface showing raised faint outline standing human figure coin displays mix dark brown greenish patina hints reddish-brown tones areas smoother wear rougher corroded edges several circular impressions visible near side.