Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), c. 156–157. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend PIVS PP IMP II. Reverse: Salus seated left, feeding a snake wrapped around an altar with her right hand and leaning on the throne with her left, legends TR PO XX, S IIII. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.97 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_149

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (1.9Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 c 156–157 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Salus seated left feeding snake wrapped altar right hand leaning throne legends TR PO XX S Iiii Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.97 g axis 0° round metallic object worn relief profile person showing side view short hair facial features visible object primarily dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas subtle darker shadows recessed parts surface irregular edges dents background plain white.