Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription around: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P TR P XII. Reverse: Salus standing left, holding a patera above an altar around which a snake coils, and a rudder resting on a globe in her left hand; inscription C·OS·IIII around. Date: 148–149. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 2.75 g; axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_470

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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 Reverse Salus standing left holding patera altar snake coils rudder resting globe left hand inscription C·OS·IIII Date 148–149 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.75 g axis 165° round metallic object worn surface showing raised relief standing human- figure next small pedestal column figure hold rest arm draped vertical element extends arm outward object irregular edges surface scratches areas darker lighter metallic gray tones small patches brownish discoloration.