Caption

Sestertius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius; iconography: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS P, III around; reverse: Salus standing left, holding a patera in her right hand above an altar around which a snake coils, and a scepter in her left; legend - AVG around, field letters S - C; date c. 140–144; Roman Empire, Rome; coin: bronze; diameter 32.5–34.0 mm; weight 27.67 g; axis 330°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_014

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52.1Mb (3.9Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer iconography head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS P Iii reverse Salus standing left holding patera right hand altar snake coils scepter left legend - AVG field letters S - C date c 140–144 Roman Empire Rome coin bronze diameter 32.5–34.0 mm weight 27.67 g axis 330° worn circular metal object rough textured surface showing profile person's head low relief surrounded outer raised rim object displays mix dark brown rusty red gray tones patches lighter brown muted black surface areas pitting scratches uneven corrosion.