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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XI. Reverse: Salus standing left in front of an altar feeding a snake; in his right hand a patera held above the altar, around which a snake coils; in his left hand a rudder on a globe, inscription COS IIII. Iconography: Salus (personification), snakes, altars, rudders. Date: 147–148. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin (denarius): diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A67_356

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XI Reverse Salus standing left front altar feeding snake right hand patera held altar snake coils left hand rudder globe inscription COS IIII Iconography personification snakes altars rudders Date 147–148 Roman Empire Rome Coin denarius diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 180° worn round metal coin raised profile person center showing facial features laurel- headband coin surface textured patches darker lighter metallic tones shades gray silver dark brown raised rim ring decorative raised elements encircle central portrait coin irregular edges surface wear small areas tarnish contrast darker recesses lighter details.