Caption

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; legend ANTONINVS AV, PIVS PP TR P XXIII. Reverse: Facade of a temple with eight columns, with two statues (Divine Augustus and Livia); legend TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST and COS IIII. Iconography: statues, paludamentums, ancient temples, head of the emperor in a laurel wreath. Date: 159–160. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver, diameter 16.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 210°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A53_017

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42.2Mb (1.9Mb) / 12.8in x 12.8in / 3840 x 3840 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Bust cloak paludamentum laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AV Pivs Pp Tr P Xxiii Reverse Facade temple eight columns two statues Divine Augustus Livia legend TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST Cos Iiii Iconography statues paludamentums ancient temples head Date 159–160 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 210° round metallic object dark gray slightly worn surface showing raised central design small rectangular structure triangular roof row vertical columns beneath surrounded ring faint raised marks irregular edges visible colors include lighter gray highlights raised areas subtle brownish-gray tones recessed spots.