a small planchet flaw on the reverse and a strong
António Luís Gomes de Moraes Sarmento (1851-1929)
One authentic Roman Denarius silver coin
Septimius Severus troops' proclaimed him emperor in 193 AD following the assassination of Emperor Pertinax (his political ally) by the Praetorian Guard
Obverse: DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA
Marcus Aurelius Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 168AD RIC 207 Marcus Aurelius a small planchet flaw onObverse: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIII, Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right Reverse: SALVTI AVG COS III, Salus, draped, standing front, head left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding vertical sceptre in left hand Date: c. 168 169 A. D. RIC III Marcus Aurelius 207 Size: 18mm diameter, 3. 40g weight Composition: Silver Salus was the Roman goddess of safety, health and well being.