Description

Roman Empire.

Nerva - Antonine Dynasty.

Antoninus Pius, A.D. 138-161. As Augustus.

AE Sestertius, Rome, A.D. 151-152.

Obverse: Bust with laurel wreath right.

Legend: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P 

Reverse: Salus stands facing, head turned to the right, holding a patter in her right hand, with which she feeds a snake coiled around the altar, holding an oar in her left hand.

Legend: SALVS AVG / S-C.

Bronze, 30.5g, 34mm, 4mm thick.

Reference: RIC 886, C 728.

Fine-VG, dark brown patina.