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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head with a laurel wreath facing right; pearl border; inscription 'A[N]TONINVS AVG PIVS PP'. Reverse: COS IIII. Salus stands facing left, feeding a snake coiled around an altar with a patera in her right hand and holding a rudder on a sphere in her left; pearl border. Roman Empire, 147–149 CE. Rome. Silver coin, weight 3.19 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head laurel wreath facing right pearl border inscription A N Toninvs Avg Pivs Pp Reverse Cos Iiii Salus stands left feeding snake coiled altar patera right hand holding rudder sphere Roman Empire 147–149 Ce Rome Silver coin weight 3.19 g axis 180° worn metallic coin circular irregular edge showing raised profile head detailed hair facial features rendered relief coin surface displays scratches dents areas darker tarnish lighter silvery highlights raised portions subtle greenish-gray spots crevices background plain white.