Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right; legend NINVS AVG; pearl border. Reverse: Salus seated facing left, holding a patera in her right hand feeding a snake coiled around the altar. Date: 155–156. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.50 g; axis 180 degrees. Subjects: Salus (personification), imperial bust; attributes: patera, snake.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_306

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Rights managed

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26.5Mb (1.1Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head laurel wreath facing right legend NINVS AVG pearl border Reverse Salus seated left holding patera right hand feeding snake coiled altar Date 155–156 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.50 g axis 180 degrees Subjects Salus personification imperial bust attributes snake round worn metallic object dull gray surface small areas greenish discoloration showing embossed scene standing human figure beside seated crouching animal form textured irregular edges varied surface scratches patina shades gray green.