Denarius, Antoninus Pius 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius uncovered, facing right; inscription: IMP T AEL CAES HADRI - ANTONINVS. Reverse: Minerva standing left, holding Victoria in her outstretched right hand and a spear in her lowered left hand with the spearhead pointing upwards; a shield rests on the ground; inscription: AVG PIVS PM TRP COS DES II. 138 CE, Roman Empire; Rome mint. Coin. Diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.01 g, axis 180°., A circular metal object with a weathered, uneven edge and a dull gray surface sits against a plain white background; the object shows a raised, central vertical figure with flowing contours and adjacent raised shapes suggesting drapery, and there are several irregular chips and small cracks along the rim; colors visible include shades of gray, darker gray shadows, and hints of brownish patina.
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Denarius, Antoninus Pius 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius uncovered, facing right; inscription: IMP T AEL CAES HADRI - ANTONINVS. Reverse: Minerva standing left, holding Victoria in her outstretched right hand and a spear in her lowered left hand with the spearhead pointing upwards; a shield rests on the ground; inscription: AVG PIVS PM TRP COS DES II. 138 CE, Roman Empire; Rome mint. Coin. Diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.01 g, axis 180°., A circular metal object with a weathered, uneven edge and a dull gray surface sits against a plain white background; the object shows a raised, central vertical figure with flowing contours and adjacent raised shapes suggesting drapery, and there are several irregular chips and small cracks along the rim; colors visible include shades of gray, darker gray shadows, and hints of brownish patina.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius uncovered facing right inscription Imp T Ael Caes Hadri - Antoninvs Reverse Minerva standing left holding Victoria outstretched right hand spear lowered hand spearhead pointing upwards shield rests ground Avg Pivs Pm Trp Cos Des Ii 138 Ce Roman Empire Rome mint Coin Diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.01 g axis 180° circular metal object weathered uneven edge dull gray surface sits plain white background object raised central vertical figure flowing contours adjacent shapes suggesting drapery several irregular chips small cracks rim colors visible include shades gray darker gray shadows hints brownish patina.

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