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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AV - PIVS PP TR P XI. Reverse: Salus standing left in front of an altar, holding a patera above the altar around which a snake coils, and a rudder on a globe in her left hand, inscription C - OS - IIII. Dated 147–148, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A67_358

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AV - PIVS PP TR P XI Reverse Salus standing left front altar holding patera snake coils rudder globe left hand inscription C - OS - IIII Dated 147–148 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 180° single round coin worn textured surface pictured white background coin metallic shades gray darker tarnished areas raised profile man's head short hair beard surrounded decorative raised edges wreath- shapes irregularities small nicks coin's rim.