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Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius — obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in radiant crown facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP, COS IIII circumferential; reverse: Salus standing left, holding a patera above an altar around which a snake coils, in left hand a rudder on a globe, inscription S - ALVS - AV - G circumferential, fields S - C. Date: 145–161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 23.5–24.0 mm, weight 16.35 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_338

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Dupondius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head radiant crown facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP COS IIII circumferential reverse Salus standing left holding patera altar snake coils left hand rudder globe inscription S - ALVS - AV - G circumferential fields S - C Date 145–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 23.5–24.0 mm weight 16.35 g axis 180° round worn coin raised profile bearded man showing detailed hair facial features coin surface dark brown areas lighter brown subtle greenish spots edge irregular slightly rough.