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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINV AVG PIVS PP TRP XXIII. Reverse: Salus standing left, holding a patera above an altar around which a snake coils, and a long scepter in left hand, inscription SALVTI AVG COS IIII. Date: 159–160. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 180°. Subjects: personifications, snakes, paterae, altars; iconography of Antoninus Pius.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINV AVG PIVS PP TRP XXIII Reverse Salus standing left holding patera altar snake coils long scepter left hand inscription SALVTI AVG COS IIII Date 159–160 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° Subjects personifications snakes paterae altars iconography round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile person's head wearing laurel- headpiece visible facial features short hair coin's edge uneven raised rim small decorative markings predominant colors visible shades gray silver darker shadows recessed areas.