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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius — iconography: personifications. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTVS AVG PIVS PP TR P (all around). Reverse: Salus standing left; in her right hand she holds a patera above an altar around which a snake coils; in her left hand she holds a scepter; fields S • C (all around). Date: 140–144. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Object type: coin. Material: bronze. Diameter: 31.0–32.0 mm. Weight: 21.06 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_212

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer iconography personifications Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTVS AVG PIVS PP TR P Reverse Salus standing left right hand holds patera altar snake coils left hand scepter fields S • C Date 140–144 Place Rome Roman Empire Object type coin Material bronze Diameter 31.0–32.0 mm Weight 21.06 g Axis 180° round worn coin uneven textured surfaces raised profile center showing rough details facial features hair primarily brown darker brown hints black patches small areas greenish-blue discoloration set white background.