Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONI—N, S AVG all around; reverse: Salus sitting left, holding two ears of corn above a snake in his right hand, left hand on back of the seat, inscription OS—III PP all around; iconography: ears of corn, personifications, snakes, Salus, Marcus Aurelius; date 176–180; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.85 g; axis 180 degrees.
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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONI—N, S AVG all around; reverse: Salus sitting left, holding two ears of corn above a snake in his right hand, left hand on back of the seat, inscription OS—III PP all around; iconography: ears of corn, personifications, snakes, Salus, Marcus Aurelius; date 176–180; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); Rome; coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.85 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M ANTONI N S Avg reverse Salus sitting left holding two ears corn snake right hand left hand back seat inscription OS Iii Pp iconography ears personifications snakes date 176–180 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180 degrees worn circular coin metallic gray surface showing raised profile bearded man coin edge irregular slightly chipped places background plain white.

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