Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — 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 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_047

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (2.1Mb) / 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 legend ANTONINVS AVG S P IMP II reverse Salus personification seated left feeding snake wrapped altar right hand left hand resting 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° round worn coin dark gray black patina showing raised central figure seated simple chair stool coin's surface textured uneven edges shallow relief markings rim color palette includes black hints lighter gray raised areas.