Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius 86–161; Roman emperor 138–161 issuer. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius bare, facing 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. Medium: coin. Diameter: 16.5–17.0 mm. Weight: 3.08 g. Axis: 195°., A round metallic object with a worn surface in shades of gray and silver, showing an embossed central motif that includes a vessel-like shape with a handle, a curved element beside it, and a series of rounded bumps forming an arch; the object has an irregular edge and subtle darker tarnish spots against a lighter gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A31_396

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer Obverse Head Antoninus Pius bare facing 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 Medium coin Diameter 16.5–17.0 mm Weight 3.08 g Axis 195° round metallic object worn surface shades gray silver showing embossed central motif includes vessel- shape handle curved element beside series rounded bumps forming arch object irregular edge subtle darker tarnish spots lighter gray background.