Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_015

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pi - Vs P Iii Reverse Salus standing left holding patera altar snake coils right hand scepter - Avg letters S - C fields Date 140–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 32.5–34.0 mm weight 27.67 g axis 330° close-up round weathered metal object uneven textured surface showing areas worn relief object displays dark brown reddish-brown patina patches black hints gray raised recessed areas suggesting worn designs edges irregular slightly rough background plain white.