Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of the emperor in a laurel wreath facing right; pearl border; inscription T AEL H]ADR ANT ONINVS AVG PIVS PP. Reverse: Pietas stands turned right before an altar, holding a goat in her right hand and a basket of fruit in her left; inscription TR POT XV C OS IIII and PIETAS below the line. Date: 151–152 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; weight 3.41 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_228

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right pearl border inscription T AEL H Adr Ant Oninvs Avg Pivs Pp Reverse Pietas stands turned altar holding goat right hand basket fruit left inscription TR POT XV C OS IIII Pietas line Date 151–152 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 3.41 g axis 180° circular metallic coin worn relief portrait person profile showing facial features hair coin surface silver-gray areas darker tarnish lighter highlights rim irregularities slight dents.