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Hadrian, As, Salus Feeding Snake reverse

Æ; 24mm/3.7gm     Mint of Rome, ca. 125-128 AD

Con/ Pale green patina beneath soft dirt; after appropriate cleaning, about Very Fine.

Obv/ HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS; Laur. bust right

Rev/ COS III S C; Salus standing right, feeding snake, held in her arms, out of patera held in her left hand

Ref/ RIC Vol II, 669 (Hadrian)