Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend M ANTONI–N, S AVG all around. Reverse: Salus seated left, holding two ears of corn above a snake in her right hand, left hand on the back of the seat, legend OS–III PP all around. Iconography: ears of corn, personifications, snakes, Salus; attribution to Marcus Aurelius. Date: 176–180. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180°., A roughly circular metallic coin with an uneven edge, shown against a white

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