Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: NINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP, emperor's head in a laurel wreath, facing right. Pearl border. Reverse: TR POT XX C O S IIII, Ceres seated, facing left, holding a torch in her right hand and ears of corn in her left. Torch and ears of corn as attributes. Iconography: imperial busts, Ceres (mythology). Date: 156–157. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 2.72 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_311

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Ninvs Avg Pivs Pp Imp emperor's head laurel wreath facing right Pearl border Reverse Tr Pot Xx C O S Iiii Ceres seated facing left holding torch right hand ears corn left Torch attributes Iconography imperial busts Ceres mythology Date 156–157 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.72 g axis 180° worn round metallic coin shown white background raised profile person facing right coin surface scratches dents areas darker tarnish lighter highlights metal polished profile hair facial contours low relief beaded rim near edge visible colors include silver gray dark gray small hints greenish corrosion.