Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head right with legend 'IMP T AEL CAES HADR ANTONINVS'. Reverse: Pax standing facing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, with legend 'AVG PI, SPM, OS II PP'. Cornucopia and twig as attributes. Iconography related to Antoninus Pius and Pax. Roman, 139 CE. Silver coin (denarius), weight 3.01 g, axis 180°.
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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head right with legend 'IMP T AEL CAES HADR ANTONINVS'. Reverse: Pax standing facing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left, with legend 'AVG PI, SPM, OS II PP'. Cornucopia and twig as attributes. Iconography related to Antoninus Pius and Pax. Roman, 139 CE. Silver coin (denarius), weight 3.01 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head right legend Imp T Ael Caes Hadr Antoninvs Reverse Pax standing facing left holding branch right hand cornucopia left Avg Pi Spm Os Ii Pp Cornucopia twig attributes Iconography related 139 Ce Silver coin denarius weight 3.01 g axis 180° worn round metallic coin uneven edge showing profile bearded man facing right coin surface mostly gray areas darker tarnish small patches green corrosion faint raised decorative elements rim details visible portrait.

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