Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius uncovered to the right, legend IMP T AEL CAES HADRI - ANTONINVS. Reverse: Diana standing to the right, holding a bow in her outstretched left hand and an arrow in her lowered right hand, legend AVG PIVS PM TR PC - OS DES II. Iconography: ancient deities; standing Diana; bows; arrows. Date: 138. Place of origin: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium/type: coin. Measurements: diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.78 g, axis 195°., A worn round metallic object with a grey and brown patina, showing a raised central figure draped in a long garment and holding a staff, surrounded by a circular border and subtle raised markings, with small chips and cracks along the edges and uneven surface texture.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_359

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius uncovered right legend IMP T AEL CAES HADRI - ANTONINVS Reverse Diana standing holding bow outstretched left hand arrow lowered right hand legend AVG PIVS PM TR PC - OS DES II Iconography ancient deities standing Diana bows arrows Date 138 Place origin Rome Roman Empire Medium type coin Measurements diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 2.78 g axis 195° worn round metallic object grey brown patina showing raised central figure draped long garment staff surrounded circular border subtle raised markings small chips cracks edges uneven surface texture.