- Choice Very Fine Roman Empire denarius coin.
- Struck for Emperor Hadrian, possibly at an Eastern Mint (based on font style and blundered obverse legend), 134-138 CE.
- RIC 267, RSC 1334, Approx 19mm.
- Certified by NGC to Ch VF.
- Obverse: HADRIANVI (final "I" should be "S") AVG COS III PP, bare head right.
- Reverse: SALVS AVG, Salus standing right feeding snake coiled about altar.
- Salus was the goddess of safety and welfare. Her temple on the Quirinal at Rome, dedicated in 302 BC, was the scene of an annual sacrifice on August 5.