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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head in a laurel wreath right; legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP; pearl border. Reverse: Winged lightning above the throne; legend C O S I I I; pearl border. Silver coin, weight 3.25 g; Roman Empire, Rome; dated 145–161.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_189

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head laurel wreath right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP pearl border Reverse Winged lightning throne legend C O S I I I Silver coin weight 3.25 g Roman Empire Rome dated 145–161 roughly circular metallic coin aged dull silver-gray surface showing wear small dents featuring incised rectangular design center resembles framed draped cloth curtain suspended horizontal bar several short vertical horizontal grooves edge irregularities rim small crack background plain white visible colors silver-gray white.