Divus Antoninus Pius Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 161AD RIC 432 Follis crystallization and edge chips

crystallization and edge chips

in quadriga

Salus was the Roman goddess of safety

while the reverse features the Egyptian god Nilus

with a dark grey patina and some lighter areas

Divus Antoninus Pius Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 161AD RIC 432 Follis crystallization and edge chipsObverse: DIVVS ANTONINVS, Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, drapery on left shoulder, right Reverse: CONSECRATIO, Eagle standing right, head left, on altar decoraed with garlands Date: 161 A. D., RIC 432 Size: 17mm diameter, 3. 52g weight Composition: Silver This coin was produced by Marcus Aurelius to memorialize the late emperor Antoninus Pius, who passed away in 161 A. D. It proclaims Antoninus' status as "DIVVS" ("Divine") as the Roman Senate had