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denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — iconography: busts, Roma (mythology), Victoria (personification/attribute), spear (attribute); Obv. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XXIII — emperor's head in a laurel wreath facing right; pearl border. Rev. ROMA COS II, I — Roma seated facing left, holding Victoria in her right hand and a spear in her left; pearl border. Date: 159–160. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Medium: coin (denarius). Weight: 2.95 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_347

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Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 iconography busts Roma mythology Victoria personification attribute spear Obv Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Xxiii emperor's head laurel wreath facing right pearl border Rev Roma Cos Ii I Roma seated left holding Victoria right hand Date 159–160 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Medium coin Weight 2.95 g circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing profile person surface raised indented areas forming facial features hair decorative element near head object displays patina shades gray darker gray small areas greenish discoloration hints brown background plain white.