Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Silver coin (weight 3.12 g, axis 180°), struck 158–159, Rome, Roman Empire. Obverse: Emperor's head in a laurel wreath right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP', pearl border. Reverse: Veiled emperor stands facing left, holding a patera above a tripod in his right hand, left hand at his side, inscription 'VOTA SVSCEP DECENN III' with 'COS IIII' below the line, pearl border. Iconography: imperial busts; emperor standing in front of a tripod.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_198

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Silver coin weight 3.12 g axis 180° struck 158–159 Rome Roman Empire Obverse Emperor's head laurel wreath right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp pearl border Reverse Veiled stands facing left holding patera tripod right hand left hand side Vota Svscep Decenn Iii Cos Iiii line Iconography imperial busts emperor standing front circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing small chips dents featuring raised portrait profile person wearing laurel- headband stylized hair facial features rendered relief surface areas smooth shine darker tarnish visible scratches subtle pits color palette silver darker gray tones slight variations sheen.