Caption

Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III; reverse: Salus standing left, holding a patera above an altar around which a snake coils, and a scepter in her left hand, legend A•LVS•AVG, control letters S•C in the fields. Date: 140–144. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 30.0–32.5 mm, weight 24.30 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_018

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Keywords

Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III reverse Salus standing left holding patera altar snake coils scepter left hand legend A•LVS•AVG control letters S•C fields Date 140–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 30.0–32.5 mm weight 24.30 g axis 345° round worn coin rough textured surface showing raised profile center coin displays dark green brown tones patches lighter brown hints reddish-brown edges thin rim perimeter.