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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; personifications; iconography: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath, snakes, altars, Salus (personification). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTO- VS PP IMP II all around. Reverse: Salus seated left, feeding a snake wrapped around an altar with her right hand and leaning on the throne with her left, inscription R POT XIX - COS, II all around. Date: 155–156. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.0 mm; weight 3.10 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_010

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer personifications iconography head laurel wreath snakes altars Salus personification Obverse Head facing right inscription ANTO- VS PP IMP II Reverse seated left feeding snake wrapped altar right hand leaning throne inscription R POT XIX - COS Ii Date 155–156 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180 degrees worn round coin raised profile person showing facial features headband irregular edges surface wear colors visible include dark gray lighter gray highlights white background.