Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription INVS AVG - VS PP TR P COS I; reverse: Salus standing left, right hand holding a patera above an altar around which a snake winds, left hand holding a rudder resting on a globe, inscription S - ALVS - AV, fields S - C; dated 140–144, Rome, Roman Empire; coin; diameter 28.5–29.5 mm, weight 22.50 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_016

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription INVS AVG - VS PP TR P COS I reverse Salus standing left right hand holding patera altar snake winds left hand holding rudder resting globe inscription S - ALVS - AV fields S - C dated 140–144 Rome Roman Empire coin diameter 28.5–29.5 mm weight 22.50 g axis 15° round worn metallic object irregular edge shown white background surface predominantly dark gray black patches exposed brownish-gold metal areas lighter gray highlights showing rough scratched pitted texture.