Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINUS PIVS P P IMP II' (around); reverse: Salus seated left, feeding a snake wrapped around an altar with her right hand and leaning on the throne with her left, inscriptions 'TR P O' and 'S IIII' (around); iconography: personifications, altars, snakes; date: 156–157; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.97 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_150

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (1.8Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninus Pivs P P Imp Ii reverse Salus seated left feeding snake wrapped altar right hand leaning throne inscriptions Tr P O S Iiii iconography personifications altars snakes date 156–157 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.97 g axis 0° single round object irregular edge metallic dark gray sits white background object shallow incised shapes marks surface angular rectangular impressions linear scratches subtle variations gray tones slightly lighter highlights parts rim.