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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, legend M ANTONI–N, S AVG all around. Reverse: Salus seated left, holding two ears of corn above a snake in her right hand, left hand on the back of the seat, legend OS–III PP all around. Iconography: ears of corn, personifications, snakes, Salus; attribution to Marcus Aurelius. Date: 176–180. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend M ANTONI–N S Avg Reverse Salus seated left holding two ears corn snake right hand left hand back seat legend OS–III PP Iconography ears personifications snakes attribution Date 176–180 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° roughly circular metallic coin uneven edge shown white background displaying worn raised design face includes seated human figure sideways irregular textured marks rim coin shades gray silver darker gray shadows lighter silver highlights.