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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; personifications; iconography of Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONI, AVG P - VS PP TR P XII. Reverse: Salus standing left, holding a patera above an altar around which a snake coils; in her left hand a rudder on a globe; inscription C - OS - II, I circumferential. Date: 148–149 CE. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0–19.0 mm; weight 2.53 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer personifications iconography Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONI Avg P - Vs Pp Tr P Xii Reverse Salus standing left holding patera altar snake coils left hand rudder globe inscription C - OS - II I circumferential Date 148–149 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 18.0–19.0 mm weight 2.53 g axis 180 degrees worn round coin dark gray metallic surface showing raised profile bearded man coin irregular edges textured slightly pitted appearance lighter gray highlights raised areas darker gray recesses faint circular band raised details portrait.