Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head 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. Bronze/silver coin, weight 3.40 g, dated 155–156, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_310

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head 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 Bronze silver coin weight 3.40 g dated 155–156 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome single round worn metallic object uneven edge fills center image surface textured pitted shallow raised indented marks suggest worn designs object primarily gray areas darker gray subtle brownish tones rim small spots greenish discoloration visible background plain white.