Caption

Dupondius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in radiant crown facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP, COS IIII circumferential. Reverse: Salus standing left; in his right hand holding a patera above an altar around which a snake coils, in his left hand a rudder on a globe; legend S - ALVS - AV - G circumferential, control marks S - C in fields. Iconography: Salus standing in front of the altar feeding a snake; snakes; radiant crown. Date: 145–161. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Object: coin (dupondius). Measurements: diameter 23.5–24.0 mm, weight 16.35 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_339

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Keywords

Dupondius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head radiant crown facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP COS IIII circumferential Reverse Salus standing left right hand holding patera altar snake coils left hand rudder globe legend S - ALVS - AV - G circumferential control marks S - C fields Iconography Salus standing front altar feeding snake snakes Date 145–161 Place Rome Roman Empire Object coin dupondius Measurements diameter 23.5–24.0 mm weight 16.35 g axis 180° worn circular object rough textured surface showing raised recessed areas primarily dark brown black patches green small hints coppery brown edges faint outline vertical humanlike figure center surrounding irregular marks curved shapes set white background.