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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'M AVREL AN - ONINVS AVG' (circumferential). Reverse: Salus seated left, holding two ears of corn above an altar with a snake wrapped around it in her right hand, left hand resting on the seat; inscription 'TR P XXXIII - IMP X COS III PP' (circumferential). Iconography: ears of corn, altars, personifications, snakes, Salus; also associated with Marcus Aurelius iconography. Date: 179. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type/material: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.32 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A71_419

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription M Avrel - Oninvs Avg circumferential Reverse Salus seated left holding two ears corn altar snake wrapped right hand left hand resting seat Tr P Xxxiii - Imp X Cos Iii Pp Iconography ears altars personifications snakes also associated Marcus Aurelius iconography Date 179 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type material coin denarius Dimensions diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.32 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile bearded man surrounded rim raised decorative elements object mostly silver-gray darker gray shadows brownish-gray tones set white background.