Divus Antoninus Pius Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 161AD RIC 432 Follis 0g Composition 56% copper

0g Composition 56% copper

Salus was the Roman goddess of safety

in quadriga

and multi-colored toning on both sides

while the reverse features the Egyptian god Nilus

Divus Antoninus Pius Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 161AD RIC 432 Follis 0g Composition 56% copperObverse: 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