Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PI, head of the emperor laureate facing right. Reverse: COS IIII, winged lightning over a throne. Roman Empire, 145–161 CE. Silver coin (denarius), weight 3.26 g, axis 180°. Subjects/iconography: imperial bust, lightning over the throne.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_187

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Antoninvs Avg Pi head emperor laureate facing right Reverse Cos Iiii winged lightning throne Roman Empire 145–161 Ce Silver coin denarius weight 3.26 g axis 180° Subjects iconography imperial bust lightning round worn metallic object grayish-silver patina showing irregular edges small crack surface raised incised shapes forming rectangular frame additional linear curved impressions beside metal darker tarnished areas lighter highlights wear visible scratches pitting across face.