Antoninus Pius. Denarius, 148-149, Rome mint.

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Description

Roman Imperial. Antoninus Pius (138-161). Denarius, 148-149, Rome mint.
Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII.
Laureate head right.
Reverse: COS IIII.
Salus, draped, standing left and holding a rudder on a globe in her left hand and feeding a snake around an altar with a patera in her right hand.
Dimensions: AR, 3.25 g, 19 mm, 11h.
References: RIC 181;
BMC 670;
Cohen 281.
Condition: Dark toning, minor scratches and deposits on the reverse. Very fine.
Comment: Salus is the Roman personification of the well-being ans usually depicted with a snake and rudder. She was primarily associated with the well-being and security of the Roman states and its population, but also in connection with the emperor itself.

Additional information

Metal

AR (silver)

Weight

3.25 g

Diameter

19 mm

Die axis

11 h