crystallization and edge chips
while the reverse features the Egyptian god Nilus
and multi-colored toning on both sides
Salus was the Roman goddess of safety
Coins may have natural patina and toning
Divus Antoninus Pius Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 161AD RIC 432 Follis crystallization and edge chipsObverse: 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