Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_195

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Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath right legend NTONINV AVG PIVS PP Reverse veiled stands facing left holding patera tripod right hand left hand side legend VOTA SOL N II COS IIII Pearl border Date 158–159 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.16 g axis 180° circular metal object irregular edges showing wear small chips featuring raised central figure standing person profile surrounded ring worn raised markings dotted areas greenish corrosion surface mottled appearance shades dull gray dark gray brownish tones green spots.