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Antoninus Pius, Dupondius, Salus Reverse

Æ; 24mm/11.7gm - Rome Mint, struck ca. 145-161 AD

Con/ Struck on a small flan and scratch on the reverse, otherwise, Choice Very Fine; superior green patina

Obv/ ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS IIII; radiate bust right

Rev/ SALVS AVG S-C; Salus standing left, feeding snake rising from an altar and holding rudder on globe

Ref/ RIC Vol III 810 (A Pius)

Seller's Note/ The mirror-like patination on this issue is simply magnificent!