Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180), 176–177. Aw: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscribed M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM. Rw: Salus standing left, holding a long scepter in her left hand and a patera in her right above an altar with a snake wrapped around it, inscribed TR P XXXI IM, III COS III PP. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.02 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_316

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Emperor 161–180 176–177 Aw Head laurel wreath facing right inscribed M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM Rw Salus standing left holding long scepter left hand patera altar snake wrapped inscribed TR P XXXI IM Iii Cos Iii Pp Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.02 g axis 0° round metallic object dark gray slightly uneven surface showing wear raised relief central relief depicts standing human figure draped clothing outstretched arm long staff pole smaller rounded form near figure's feet object's edge irregular color palette includes lighter gray highlights.