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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), personifications; 148–149. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII. Reverse: Salus standing left; in his right hand a patera held above an altar around which a snake coils, in his left hand a rudder on a globe, legend C·OS·IIII. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.35 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_484

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 personifications 148–149 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XII Reverse Salus standing left right hand patera held altar snake coils left hand rudder globe legend C·OS·IIII Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.35 g axis 180° round metallic object irregular edge showing worn surface raised relief depicting standing human figure holding draped garment long object shorter upright shape nearby object primarily silver-gray darker gray areas subtle highlights.