Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), 159–160. Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XXIII — Emperor's head in laurel wreath, right; pearl border. Reverse: SALVTI AVG — Salus stands facing left, right hand holds a patera feeding a snake coiled around an altar, left holds a scepter; pearl border. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.24 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_350

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Rights managed

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26.5Mb (1.9Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3045 x 3045 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 159–160 Obverse Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Xxiii Emperor's head laurel wreath right pearl border Reverse Salvti Avg Salus stands facing left right hand holds patera feeding snake coiled altar left holds scepter Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.24 g axis 180° round worn coin uneven edge showing raised figure center standing holding something surrounded faint decorative markings rim coin's surface textured scratches small dents color primarily dark gray areas lighter gray small hint green near edge.