Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P TR P XII' (abbreviated). Reverse: Salus (personification) standing left, holding a patera above an altar around which a snake coils, and a rudder resting on a globe in her left hand; reverse inscription 'COS IIII' (circumferential). Date: 148–149. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter ~17–18 mm, weight 2.75 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_469

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pivs P Tr P Xii abbreviated Reverse Salus personification standing left holding patera altar snake coils rudder resting globe left hand reverse inscription Cos Iiii circumferential Date 148–149 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter ~17–18 mm weight 2.75 g axis 165° round dark gray metal coin worn raised detailing showing profile person right wearing laurel- headband textured hair facial features slightly irregular edge coin surface scratches areas lighter gray metal reflects.