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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head with a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP. Reverse: Minerva striding right, holding a spear in her raised hand and a shield in her left, inscription TR POT COS I. Roman Empire, 139. Silver coin, weight 2.59 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_165

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP Reverse Minerva striding holding spear raised hand shield left inscription TR POT COS I Roman Empire 139 Silver coin weight 2.59 g axis 180 degrees worn round metal coin uneven edge showing raised central figure standing person sideways circular object hand raised object coin surface textured scratches worn areas visible colors shades gray dark silver darker tarnished spots.