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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Antoninus Pius in a cloak (paludamentum) and a laurel wreath facing right; inscription ANTONINVS AV PIVS PP TR P XXIII. Reverse: Facade of a temple with eight columns, with two statues (Divine Augustus and Livia); inscription TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST and COS IIII. Iconography: statues, paludamentums, ancient temples, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath. Victory, pearl rim. Date: 159–160. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 210°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A53_016

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust cloak paludamentum laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AV PIVS PP TR P XXIII Reverse Facade temple eight columns two statues Divine Augustus Livia inscription TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST Cos Iiii Iconography statues paludamentums ancient temples head Victory pearl rim Date 159–160 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 210° round coin raised profile person showing facial features hair laurel- headband coin surface textured raised rim decorative ridges edge coin metallic shades gray silver darker gray shadows lighter silver highlights background white.