Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Silver coin, weight 3.24 g, axis 180°. Obverse: Emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right; pearl border; inscription ANTINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II. Reverse: Ceres seated left, holding a scepter in her right hand and ears of corn in her left; pearl border; inscription TR POT XI COS IIII. Date: 155–156. Roman, Rome.
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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Silver coin, weight 3.24 g, axis 180°. Obverse: Emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right; pearl border; inscription ANTINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II. Reverse: Ceres seated left, holding a scepter in her right hand and ears of corn in her left; pearl border; inscription TR POT XI COS IIII. Date: 155–156. Roman, Rome.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Silver coin weight 3.24 g axis 180° Obverse Emperor's head laurel wreath facing right pearl border inscription ANTINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II Reverse Ceres seated left holding scepter right hand ears corn inscription TR POT XI COS IIII Date 155–156 Rome circular metallic object uneven slightly dented edge showing signs wear featuring raised profile bearded male figure wavy hair laurel- headband surface textured reliefs decorative ridges near rim metal displays tones silver gray dark gray small areas greenish patina.

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