Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), c. 140–144. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - P TR P COS III circumferential. Reverse: Salus seated on a throne facing left, holding a patera in her right hand over an altar around which a snake is coiled, legend SALVS - AVG circumferential. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.12 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A66_443

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (2.5Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 c 140–144 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - P TR P COS III circumferential Reverse Salus seated throne left holding patera right hand altar snake coiled legend SALVS - AVG circumferential Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.12 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile person surrounded raised rim irregular edge object primarily silver-gray darker gray areas recesses slight brownish-gray tarnish places set plain white background.