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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer; obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II; reverse: Salus seated left feeding a snake wrapped around an altar with right hand, left hand resting on throne, inscription TR POT XX COS IIII; dated 156–157; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 15.0–16.0 mm; weight 2.85 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A69_048

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II reverse Salus seated left feeding snake wrapped altar right hand left hand resting throne inscription TR POT XX COS IIII dated 156–157 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 15.0–16.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° round metallic coin raised profile person's head showing facial features short hair wreath headband coin surface textured worn irregular edges raised decorative elements rim visible colors include shades gray silver darker gray patina.