Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right; inscription ANTONINVS AV, PP IMP II. Reverse: Salus seated left feeding a snake wrapped around an altar with her left hand resting on the throne; inscription TR POT XIX — COS I, I. Date: 155–156. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 3.15 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_008

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52.1Mb (2.4Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4268 x 4268 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AV Pp Imp Ii Reverse Salus seated left feeding snake wrapped altar left hand resting throne inscription TR POT XIX Cos I I Date 155–156 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° round worn metallic object dark gray surface showing raised profile person relief facing right edge irregular small notches slightly darker interior shadowing emphasizes raised details visible colors include shades dark gray lighter gray highlights white background.