Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius without a cover to the right, legend ANTONINVS - AVG PIVS PP. Reverse: Sacred implements, from the left: sprinkler aspergillum, jug capis, crosier lituus and scoop simpulum, legend TR P COS II around. Date: 139. Place of origin: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.08 g, axis 195°., A circular coin with a worn metallic surface showing a raised profile of a man's head in side view; the head has short curly hair and a short beard, and the neck and shoulders are partially visible. The coin's rim is uneven and shows texture and wear. The visible colors are shades of gray, dark gray, and hints of silver, with subtle darker areas around the relief and edges.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A31_395

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Rights managed

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47.0Mb (1.0Mb) / 13.5in x 13.5in / 4051 x 4051 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head Antoninus Pius cover right legend ANTONINVS - AVG PIVS PP Reverse Sacred implements left sprinkler aspergillum jug capis crosier lituus scoop simpulum legend TR P COS II Date 139 Place origin Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.08 g axis 195° circular coin worn metallic surface showing raised profile man's head side view head short curly hair short beard neck shoulders partially visible coin's rim uneven texture wear visible colors shades gray dark gray hints silver subtle darker areas relief edges.