Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's bust in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP'. Reverse: Winged lightning over the throne, inscription 'COS III' (or C O S I I I). Silver coin, weight 3.30 g, dated c. 145–161, Roman Empire.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_185

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's bust laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Reverse Winged lightning throne Cos Iii C O S I I I Silver coin weight 3.30 g dated c 145–161 Roman Empire round worn metal disk mostly gray dark gray surface showing irregular edges small chips traces greenish corrosion spots disk bears shallow rectangular frame- design incised lines worn raised areas inside small circular impressions scratches surface.