Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), c. 156–157. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II. Reverse: Salus seated left feeding a snake wrapped around an altar, left hand on throne, inscription TR POT XX COS IIII. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin, diameter 15.0–16.0 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180°.
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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), c. 156–157. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II. Reverse: Salus seated left feeding a snake wrapped around an altar, left hand on throne, inscription TR POT XX COS IIII. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin, diameter 15.0–16.0 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 c 156–157 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Salus seated left feeding snake wrapped altar left hand throne inscription TR POT XX COS IIII Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 15.0–16.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° round worn coin medallion shades dark gray metallic gray raised simplified human figure chair stool irregular shapes decorative elements uneven slightly irregular edge.

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