Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'N[ ... ] 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 PO, S IIII'. 155–157 CE, Rome, Roman Empire; coin; diameter ~15.0–15.5 mm; weight 3.00 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A69_223

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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 inscription N Avg - Pivs Pp Imp Ii reverse Salus seated left feeding snake wrapped altar right hand leaning throne Tr Po S Iiii 155–157 Ce Rome Roman Empire coin diameter ~15.0–15.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing embossed shapes seated figure nearby structural forms presented plain white background visible colors shades gray silver darker gray areas recessed parts lighter gray highlights raised edges.