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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (reign 138–161 CE). Obverse: Emperor's laureate bust right; legend ANTONINV PIVS PP TR P XI. Reverse: Salus standing facing left, holding a patera above an altar around which a snake is coiled, and a rudder on a globe in her left hand; legend COS IIII. Pearled border on both sides. Silver coin, weight 2.86 g; dated c. 147–148 CE; Roman Empire (Rome).

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Denarius Antoninus Pius reign 138–161 CE Obverse Emperor's laureate bust right legend ANTONINV PIVS PP TR P XI Reverse Salus standing facing left holding patera altar snake coiled rudder globe left hand legend COS IIII Pearled border sides Silver coin weight 2.86 g dated c 147–148 Ce Roman Empire Rome round worn coin tarnished metallic surface shades gray brown coin engraved figure center simplified eroded details flowing drapery smaller raised shape near figure’s feet rim irregular slightly dented faint decorative elements part edge colors visible include small patch greenish discoloration.