Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — coin (Roman Empire, 151–152, Rome). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XV'. Reverse: Salus standing left before an altar, holding a patera above the altar around which a snake coils, and a long scepter in her left hand, inscription 'SALVS' and 'COS IIII' in SC. Coin: dia. 26.0 mm, weight 8.46 g, axis 165°.
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Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — coin (Roman Empire, 151–152, Rome). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XV'. Reverse: Salus standing left before an altar, holding a patera above the altar around which a snake coils, and a long scepter in her left hand, inscription 'SALVS' and 'COS IIII' in SC. Coin: dia. 26.0 mm, weight 8.46 g, axis 165°.

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Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 coin Roman Empire 151–152 Rome Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Xv Reverse Salus standing left altar holding patera snake coils long scepter left hand Salvs Cos Iiii Sc Coin dia 26.0 mm weight 8.46 g axis 165° circular worn coin raised profile person's head showing details hair facial contours coin surface mottled shades brown dark brown darker greenish-brown areas textured rim encircles profile.

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