Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180). 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 his left hand and a patera above an altar with a snake coiled around it in his right hand, inscription TR P XXXI IMP VIII COS III PP (circumferential). Date: 176–177. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.5 mm; weight 3.37 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A71_310

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Emperor 161–180 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 Date 176–177 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.37 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing small nicks chips rendered shades silver gray surface textured slightly scratched appearance center raised sculpted human figure stands draped clothing depicted profile side figure holds elongated staff rod hand extends short curved element sits atop low cylindrical form faint ring raised decorative marks encircles figure near rim following coin’s contour color palette includes light gray darker gray tones subtle highlights shadows emphasizing relief surface irregularities.