Caption

Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), struck 140–144. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in radiant crown facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR PC, mint mark III. Reverse: Salus standing left in front of an altar around which a snake is coiled, holding a patera in right hand and a long scepter in left, inscription SALVS - AVG, in SC fields. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; diameter 24.5–26.5 mm, weight 13.45 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_031

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Keywords

Dupondius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 struck 140–144 Obverse head radiant crown facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR PC mint mark III Reverse Salus standing left front altar snake coiled holding patera right hand long scepter inscription SALVS - AVG SC fields Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 24.5–26.5 mm weight 13.45 g axis 165° worn round metal object brown dark patina showing standing human- figure relief raised areas suggesting outstretched arm staff long object separate raised shape nearby resembles pedestal column surface mottled tones darker shadows lighter highlights raised details.