Légende

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA — bust of the empress right, draped, hair in waves tied in a bun, wearing a diadem; pearl border. Reverse: SALVS — Salus seated facing left, right hand feeding a snake wrapped around an altar, left elbow resting on the back of the seat. Roman Empire, ca. 161–176. Coin (denarius), Rome; weight 3.09 g; axis 180°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A51_281

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

40.1Mo (2.4Mo) / 31.7cm x 31.7cm / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Favstina Avgvsta bust empress right draped hair waves tied bun wearing diadem pearl border Reverse Salvs Salus seated facing left right hand feeding snake wrapped altar left elbow resting back seat Roman Empire 161–176 Coin denarius Rome weight 3.09 g axis 180° worn circular object uneven edge white background surface mostly gray darker gray brownish areas incised depiction seated human- figure profile chair arm extended draped garment faint surrounding low-relief marks shallow scratches across surface.