Caption

Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (reigned 138–161 CE), struck 140–144 CE, Roman Empire — Rome. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in radiant crown facing right, inscription S AVG • PIVS PP TR P COS III. Reverse: Salus stands left before 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. Fields: SC. Coin: bronze, diameter ~26–27 mm, weight 24.50 g, axis 345°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_033

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (3.0Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Antoninus Pius reigned 138–161 CE struck 140–144 CE Roman Empire Rome Obverse Head radiant crown facing right inscription S AVG • PIVS PP TR P COS III Reverse Salus stands left altar snake coiled holds patera right hand long scepter inscription LVS Fields Sc Coin bronze diameter ~26–27 mm weight 24.50 g axis 345° round dark object weathered textured surface metallic uneven showing faint raised recessed areas suggest worn details object centered plain white background visible colors dark gray black small hints brown.