Caption

Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in radiant crown facing right, inscription S AVG - PIVS PP TR P COS III. Reverse: Salus stands left in front of an altar around which a snake is coiled; she holds a patera in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, inscription LVS -; control letters SC in fields. Date: 140–144. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: bronze, diameter ~26–27 mm, weight 24.50 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_032

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52.1Mb (3.1Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 Obverse head emperor radiant crown facing right inscription S AVG - PIVS PP TR P COS III Reverse Salus stands left front altar snake coiled holds patera right hand long scepter inscription LVS - control letters SC fields Date 140–144 Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter ~26–27 mm weight 24.50 g axis 345° worn circular object rough textured surface showing shades dark gray black hints brown faint lighter gray highlights object embossed low-relief profile surrounding raised edges background plain white.