- Roman Empire silver denarius, RIC 305, 3.21g.
- Dated issue (TR POT XXIII = 159/60 CE).
- NGC Certified to Ch MS, Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5.
- Lustrous surfaces, superb high relief Imperial portrait and the nicely detailed presentation of Salus.
- Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XXIII, laureate bust of emperor.
- Reverse: SALVS AVG COS IIII, Salus standing left, feeding snake coiled round altar and holding scepter.
- In ancient Roman religion, Salus was the goddess of safety and well-being (wellfare, health and prosperity) of both the individual and the Roman Empire. The reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius was one of remarkable prosperity and peace.