Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right; legend NTONINVS AVG PI. Pearl border. Reverse: Veiled emperor stands facing left, holding a patera above a tripod in his right hand, left hand at his side, a bull beside the tripod; under the line COS IIII; legend VOTA SOL DECENN II. Coin dated 158–159. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Silver coin, weight 3.30 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_328

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Emperor's head laurel wreath facing right legend NTONINVS AVG PI Pearl border Reverse Veiled stands left holding patera tripod right hand left hand side bull beside under line COS IIII legend VOTA SOL DECENN II Coin dated 158–159 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Silver coin weight 3.30 g axis 180° circular worn metal object uneven edge dark gray brown patina showing raised central figure profile standing arm extended small circular object arm lowered figure stands narrow raised base flanked vertical elements traces green corrosion small areas surface.