Caption

Denarius (element of decoration). Obverse: Bust of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA. Reverse: Salus (personification) seated on a throne facing left, feeding a snake wrapped around an altar with a patera in her outstretched right hand; left hand rests on the back of the seat, inscription SALVS. Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) issuer. Iconography: altars, paterae, personifications, snakes. Date: 161–176. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium: coin. Dimensions: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_316

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Keywords

Denarius element decoration Obverse Bust Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Salus personification seated throne left feeding snake wrapped altar patera outstretched right hand left hand rests back seat inscription SALVS Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Iconography altars paterae personifications snakes Date 161–176 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium coin Dimensions diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 0° worn round metal raised profile person showing hair tied visible neck shoulder coin surface uneven nicks small breaks edge raised rim areas primarily gray darker gray patina lighter silver highlights.