Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XI. Reverse: Salus standing left, holding a patera above an altar around which a snake coils, and a rudder on a globe in her left hand, legend C - OS - IIII. Date: 147–148. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.0–19.5 mm, weight 3.35 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_355

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS PP TR P XI Reverse Salus standing left holding patera altar snake coils rudder globe left hand legend C - OS - IIII Date 147–148 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.0–19.5 mm weight 3.35 g axis 165° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised beaded border engraved central figure figure draped outstretched arm nearby vertical elements textured surface markings shallow relief lines object variations tone silver gray darker gray areas small scratches dents across surface set plain white background.