Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: laureate head of the emperor right, inscription NTONINV AVG PIVS PP. Reverse: the emperor veiled, standing facing left, holding a patera above a tripod in his right hand, left hand at his side; below the line COS IIII; inscription VOTA SOL, N II. Pearl border. Date: 158–159. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.16 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_194

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse laureate head emperor right inscription NTONINV AVG PIVS PP Reverse emperor veiled standing facing left holding patera tripod right hand left hand side line COS IIII inscription VOTA SOL N Ii Pearl border Date 158–159 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.16 g axis 180° worn circular metal object irregular scalloped edge showing raised profile person's head right-facing view surface areas greenish corrosion darker brown spots predominantly gray-silver background variations darker gray recessed areas lighter gray raised portions.