Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman Emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in laurel wreath facing right, inscription M ANTONINVS AVG - GERM SARM (circumferential). Reverse: Salus standing left, holding a long scepter in his left hand and a patera above an altar with a snake coiled around it in his right hand, inscription TR P XXXI IMP VIII COS III PP (circumferential). Date: 176–177. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.5 mm; weight 3.37 g; axis 0°., A circular metallic object with a worn, uneven edge showing a few small nicks and chips, rendered in shades of silver and

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