Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend M AVREL ANTO - NINVS AVG. Reverse: Salus standing left, holding a long scepter in his left hand and a patera above an altar with a snake coiled around it, legend TR P XXXI IM, III COS III PP. Iconography: Marcus Aurelius; Salus (personification); snakes; poppy heads. Date: 177–178. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 3.35 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_403

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend M AVREL ANTO - NINVS AVG Reverse Salus standing left holding long scepter left hand patera altar snake coiled legend TR P XXXI IM Iii Cos Iii Pp Iconography personification snakes poppy heads Date 177–178 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.35 g axis 0° small round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised relief seated figure wearing draped clothing headdress sitting simple stool arm extended surface textured wear shallow grooves visible colors shades silver dark gray areas darker patina.