Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180), 176–177. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM circumferential. Reverse: Salus standing left, holding a long scepter in her left hand and a patera above an altar with a snake coiled around it in her right hand, inscription TR P XXXI IMP VIII COS III PP circumferential. Roman Empire, Rome. Silver coin; diameter 17.5 mm, weight 3.37 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_309

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Emperor 161–180 176–177 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM circumferential Reverse Salus standing left holding long scepter left hand patera altar snake coiled right hand inscription TR P XXXI IMP VIII COS III PP circumferential Roman Empire Rome Silver coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.37 g axis 0° round metallic object worn silver surface showing raised profile person relief visible hair beard laurel- decorative headpiece raised rim ring raised decorative marks symbols portrait metal varied textures smooth scratched areas darker shadowed recesses colors visible silver gray subtle darker gray tones set white background.