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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), c. 148–149. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINV·AVG·PIVS·PP·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; legend C·OS·IIII. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter ca. 17–18 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 165°.

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LZT26A67_485

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 c 148–149 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINV·AVG·PIVS·PP·TR·P·XII Reverse Salus standing left holding patera altar snake coils rudder resting globe left hand legend C·OS·IIII Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter ca 17–18 mm weight 2.90 g axis 165° round metallic coin profile relief person's head showing hair details facial features coin's surface worn raised edges irregularities ring raised markings portrait visible colors metallic gray darker gray tones white background.