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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