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Denarius 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. Reverse: Salus seated left, holding a patera in her right hand feeding a snake wrapped around an altar, left hand resting on the back of the seat, inscription COS -, II. Date: 170–171. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5 mm and 19.0 mm, weight 3.07 g, axis 180 degrees.

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LZT26A71_113

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Denarius 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 seated left holding patera right hand feeding snake wrapped altar left hand resting back seat inscription COS - Ii Date 170–171 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5 mm 19.0 mm weight 3.07 g axis 180 degrees round metallic object raised profile bearded head relief showing textured hair facial features surrounded decorative raised shapes edge object silver-gray areas darker gray tarnish small reflective highlights background plain white.