Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). 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 Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.24 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_293

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 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 Tr Pot Xi Cos Iiii Date 155–156 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.24 g axis 180° round worn metallic object uneven edge dull gray-brown surface showing patina small chips featuring raised low-relief depiction seated figure draped clothing object structure beside them worn decorative marks faint circular impressions perimeter visible colors include gray brown hints darker tarnish.