Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP, P XI circumferential. Reverse: Salus standing left in front of an altar, holding a patera above the altar around which a snake coils, and holding a rudder on a globe in her left hand, inscription C - OS - IIII circumferential. Bronze/metal coin, 147–148 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_315

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP P XI circumferential Reverse Salus standing left front altar holding patera snake coils rudder globe left hand inscription C - OS - IIII circumferential Bronze metal coin 147–148 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° worn round metal coin irregular edge showing raised profile person's head relief surrounded raised border faint decorative marks coin's surface scratches dents areas darker lighter wear visible tones silver gray hints darker gray patina.