Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription NINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II. Reverse: Salus seated left feeding a snake wrapped around an altar with her right hand and leaning on the throne with her left, inscription TR POT XX - COS IIII. Date: 156–157. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Object type: coin. Materials/measurements: coin, diameter 15.5–16.5 mm, weight 2.72 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_013

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription NINVS AVG - PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Salus seated left feeding snake wrapped altar right hand leaning throne left inscription TR POT XX - COS IIII Date 156–157 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Object type coin Materials measurements diameter 15.5–16.5 mm weight 2.72 g axis 180° round worn colored dark gray lighter gray highlights raised central design seated humanlike figure outstretched arm smaller animallike figure near legs coin surface irregular edges ring faint raised markings perimeter.