Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's bust in a laurel wreath facing right, pearl border; legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II (traces). Reverse: Salus seated facing left, holding a patera in her right hand feeding a snake coiled around an altar. 155–156 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.40 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_309

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26.5Mb (2.1Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's bust laurel wreath facing right pearl border legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II traces Reverse Salus seated left holding patera right hand feeding snake coiled altar 155–156 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.40 g worn round metallic object weathered surface showing raised profile person's head relief profile facing metal predominantly gray areas darker gray slight brownish tarnish object irregular edges shallow incised lines contours central figure.