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ROMAN EMPIRE, Marcus Aurelius - SALVTI AVGVSTOR
Sestertius Obv.: IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG P M, laureate head right Rev.:SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P XVII S-C, COS III below, Salus standing left offering a patera to snake arising from altar, and holding scepter. Cohen 564.

ROMAN EMPIRE, Marcus Aurelius - SALVTI AVGVSTOR

Sestertius Obv.: IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG P M, laureate head right Rev.:SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P XVII S-C, COS III below, Salus standing left offering a patera to snake arising from altar, and holding scepter. Cohen 564.

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Massanutten   [Nov 12, 2004 at 01:01 AM]
This coin is so inspiring, I went out and bought a snake!! Absolutely super!!
mauseus   [Nov 20, 2004 at 04:47 PM]
OK, what turmoil you have caused me. I used to be enthralled by third century coins but that is just out of this world
mickdale   [Feb 03, 2005 at 05:53 PM]
timeless art at its absolute best!
pvanosta   [May 12, 2005 at 07:37 PM]
I'm with Automan on this one. I too am a 'large bronze' collector and I hope to one day have a coin this nice!
Jerome Holderman   [Jul 23, 2005 at 09:43 PM]
Another I can't comprehend anyone rating below 5 Stars*********
mestreaudi   [Aug 13, 2005 at 02:02 PM]
FANTASTIC!!!! Shocked
Moneta   [Nov 18, 2005 at 02:33 AM]
Moneta herself supplicates before it! Worthy of a poster & book cover.
Frans Diederik   [Nov 28, 2005 at 10:45 AM]
Wonderful craftmanship and such an unbelievable state of preservation, as well. four digits price and five star rating!
Noah   [Feb 06, 2006 at 10:57 PM]
The detail is outstanding!
Potator II   [Feb 18, 2006 at 04:22 AM]
Wonderful depiction of Salus, Fantastic portrait. Five stars is not enough
b70   [Feb 18, 2006 at 05:28 PM]
Absolutely stunning coin.
Jochen   [Mar 04, 2006 at 10:23 PM]
Look at the garment!
Scotvs Capitis   [Aug 24, 2006 at 08:26 PM]
Superb! It almost looks like it was made with the patina.
Gavignano   [Mar 24, 2007 at 12:18 AM]
Detail on Salus's face is unmatched. Righteous coin! Must have costed big $$$$$
Alfonsvs   [Aug 21, 2007 at 07:52 AM]
Cinco estrelas!!!
*Alex   [Jul 22, 2010 at 12:39 PM]
Beautiful coin in every way. It cannot be bettered.
Joe Sermarini   [May 22, 2011 at 11:25 AM]
Someone voted less than 5? Fantastic coin 5.0!
Charles S   [May 27, 2012 at 08:10 PM]
This is no doubt the most refined Salus I have seen on any reverse! Look at her face! Superb choice EF. How can this be only 4.6/5 with 69 votes?
Mark S4   [Apr 30, 2014 at 04:37 AM]
5 Star coin, fantastic patina and detail
Sam   [May 01, 2014 at 10:58 PM]
Superb & stunning Sestertius . Congratulations my friend. This Sestertius deserves 10 stars.

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