Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius. Obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG S P IMP II'. Reverse: Salus (personification) seated left feeding a snake wrapped around an altar with her right hand, left hand resting on the throne, legend 'TR POT XX COS IIII'. Date: 156–157. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.88 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_046

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg S P Imp Ii Reverse Salus personification seated left feeding snake wrapped altar right hand left hand resting throne Tr Pot Xx Cos Iiii Date 156–157 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.88 g axis 180° round metallic object uneven edge showing worn relief right-facing human profile surface textured raised details areas wear colors visible dark gray medium gray hints lighter gray.