Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head in a laurel wreath right; inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP'; pearl border. Reverse: Veiled emperor 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 SVSCEP DECENN III'; pearl border. Silver coin, weight 3.12 g, axis 180°, dated 158–159, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_199

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head laurel wreath right inscription Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp pearl border Reverse Veiled standing facing left holding patera tripod right hand left hand side line Cos Iiii Vota Svscep Decenn Iii Silver coin weight 3.12 g axis 180° dated 158–159 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome round metallic object worn uneven edge showing small chips dents displaying raised central figure standing person draped long garment subtle folds faint decorative markings rim surface scratches areas patina wear Colors visible include silver gray dark gray hints brownish tarnish.